footwork
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He added the receivers, in particular, are playing with confidence because of their detailed route work — precise depths, footwork, releases that are “NFL routes” as opposed to “seven-on-seven stuff.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The seven-season veteran is throwing less and working more on his footwork and timing to try to maximize how he delivers the football to playmakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Atkinson stretched the lead out to 35-3, going in after some blurring footwork from Marcus Smith and a lovely offload off the floor from Van Poortvliet.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Archer, who finished with figures of 2-20, wrapped up the India innings with a neat bit of footwork, kicking the ball on to the stumps to beat Axar Patel's run from the non-striker's end.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
For the opening ceremonies’ “Parade of Champions,” Kyle, Akimi, Miguel, and Sierra had choreographed the footwork to play a burp-squeak version of “Hang On Sloopy,” Ohio’s official rock song.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
