body block
Torso-first defensive stop
A body block is a move where you use your torso to obstruct or knock down an opponent, common in football and wrestling.
The technique involves positioning your body as a barrier rather than using hands or arms.
Extended to everyday contexts: She body blocked him from reaching the last slice of pizza.
As a verb, to body block is to perform this maneuver.
- shovePush with force
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- defensiveProtective or easily threatened
- footballField sport with goals
- goal line standDefensive stop before scoring
wrestling · screen · pick and roll · box out · collision · hit the deck · protect · slam · impact · chest · shoulder · brick wall · brace · barrier · knock · push · intercept · run interference
- blocking techniquesparry, deflection, cover up, glove save
- death investigationautopsy report, cause of death, death certificate, coroner's office, forensic pathologist
- mortuary equipmentembalming fluid, trocar, drainage tube, aspirator, prep table
- boxingjab, uppercut, hook, punch, knockout
- blockingbarrier, barricade, blockade, obstruction, roadblock
body blocktackle
Gear or takedown
stepping aside · making way · giving way · takedown · yielding
body blockescort
One who accompanies another
assist · making way · stepping aside · paving the way · parting
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