backheeled
Struck behind oneself
Backheeled is the past tense of backheel, a soccer move where a player kicks the ball backward using their heel: He backheeled the pass to his teammate.
The technique is often showy or unexpected, used to evade defenders or redirect play without turning around.
Ostentatious attention-seeker
- trickDeliberate deception
- flairStylish natural aptitude
- panacheFlamboyant confidence of manner
- swaggerConfident, boastful manner
stylish · dazzling · audacious · cheeky · bold · spectacular · flamboyant · entertaining
Subtle, deft handling
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- flairStylish natural aptitude
deft · nimble · touch · control · elegance · grace · improvisation · instinct
Unexpected event causing astonishment
- unforeseenNot predicted or expected
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
- suddenOccurring without prior notice
- unorthodoxContrary to accepted practice
improvised · instinctive · spontaneous · opportunistic · reactive · split-second · quick-thinking · inventive
nutmeg
Aromatic seed spice
goal · finish · volley · dribble · tackle · header · strike · shot · dummy · feint
showboat
Ostentatious attention-seeker
swagger · stylish · dazzling · audacious · cheeky · bold · spectacular · flamboyant · entertaining · crowd-pleasing
finesse
Subtle, deft handling
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
flair · deft · nimble · touch · control · elegance · grace · improvisation · instinct · vision
surprise
Unexpected event causing astonishment
- unforeseenNot predicted or expected
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
- suddenOccurring without prior notice
unorthodox · improvised · instinctive · spontaneous · opportunistic · reactive · split-second · quick-thinking · inventive · unconventional