footedness
Preferred kicking side
Footedness is the tendency to favor one foot over the other, analogous to handedness.
Most people are right-footed, preferring that foot for kicking a ball or leading when climbing stairs.
The term appears in sports contexts and neurological research: The study examined the relationship between handedness and footedness.
Having superior influence
- preferenceFavored choice among alternatives
- sidednessHaving directional faces
- asymmetryAbsence of balanced form
- handednessPreferred limb dominance
dominance · bias · predisposition · tendency · inclination · orientation · proclivity · predilection
Quickness and ease
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- nimblenessEase of quick movement
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
precision · control · technique · fluidity · timing · grace · adeptness · proficiency
Extended single footstep
locomotion · ambulation · cadence · rhythm · footfall · tread · movement · stepping
Resistance to displacement
- equilibriumState of balance
- proprioceptionBody's spatial self-awareness
- groundingConnecting to earth
- steadinessState of being constant
posture · surefooted · footing · anchoring · base · support · firmness · stance
dominant
Having superior influence
- preferenceFavored choice among alternatives
- sidednessHaving directional faces
- asymmetryAbsence of balanced form
handedness · dominance · bias · predisposition · tendency · inclination · orientation · proclivity · predilection · leaning
agility
Quickness and ease
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- nimblenessEase of quick movement
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
finesse · precision · control · technique · fluidity · timing · grace · adeptness · proficiency · touch
stride
Extended single footstep
running · locomotion · ambulation · cadence · rhythm · footfall · tread · movement · stepping · striding
stability
Resistance to displacement
- equilibriumState of balance
- proprioceptionBody's spatial self-awareness
- groundingConnecting to earth
steadiness · posture · surefooted · footing · anchoring · base · support · firmness · stance · alignment
kicking
Striking with foot
penalty · dribbling · shooting · crossing · cleats · instep · laces · volley · curling · swerve
- brain lateralitylaterality, handedness, brain lateralization, left-handedness, right-handedness