chesting

Ball to sternum

Chesting is using one's chest to control or receive a ball, especially in soccer—cushioning a pass or redirect with the torso: He chested the ball down to his feet.

The term also describes the act of bumping chests aggressively, as in confrontation or celebration: The players started chesting each other after the foul.

sports

ball control

Mastery over the sphere

cushioning · first touch · dribbling · volley · header · trapping · juggling · striker · midfielder · basketball

posture

proud

Satisfied by accomplishment

display · assertive · posturing · shoulders back · stance · intimidation · bravado · strutting · preening · masculine

weightlifting

bench press

Supine barbell lift

incline · decline · cable crossover · push-ups · dips · hypertrophy · gains · muscle · pump · reps

concealment

hiding

Staying out of sight

stashing · concealing · pocket · contraband · theft · shoplifting · stolen goods · breast pocket · security · detection

Opposites
body part used for ball control

chestingkicking

Striking with foot

heading · volleying · trapping · heeling · toeing

ball action type

chestingshooting

Discharging a weapon

passing · clearing · punting · striking · blasting

ball trajectory/height

chestingground control

Earth-based flight management

overhead kick · bicycle kick · diving header

Family

chest, chests, chested, chesty, chestful, chestfuls

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