footwork

Example Sentences

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His footwork is precise, his shooting touch soft and his overall game has been improving with his maturity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Working out the puzzle of Flores was key to Scotney's victory but trainer Shane McGuigan gave her the tools to succeed between rounds - urging her to use the jab and rely on footwork.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Paulinha Peixoto, 39, who leads the samba dancers, known for striking outfits and dizzying footwork, said putting on a show was "a team effort".

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Everything Malinin does, from the flip, to his quad jumps to even some of his tricky footwork, is an opportunity to slip.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Liam, at one point, had the football an inch in front of him, but his hands were too slow and his footwork too bad to catch it when it was tossed to him.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken