bicycle kicks

Acrobatic soccer strikes

A bicycle kick is an acrobatic move where a person lying on their back kicks their legs in a cycling motion.

In soccer, it's a spectacular overhead kick executed while falling backward, striking the ball above head height: He scored with a stunning bicycle kick.

In exercise, bicycle kicks are an abdominal workout performed while lying down and pedaling the legs in the air.

Related
  • jumpPropel oneself airborne
  • scissorCut with crossed blades
  • airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
  • overheadLocated directly above
  • fallDescend under gravity

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Opposites
body part used in soccer

bicycle kicksheaders

Top-of-page identifiers

throw-ins · handball

level of athleticism/difficulty

bicycle kickstap-ins

Very short putts

penalty kicks

body orientation

bicycle kicksset pieces

Prearranged tactical plays

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Rated G