scorpion kick

Acrobatic backwards volley

A scorpion kick is a soccer move where a player kicks the ball by arching backward and flicking a heel over their head, the body's curve resembling a scorpion's tail striking.

It's used primarily as a dramatic save by goalkeepers or an acrobatic shot by attackers: He cleared it with an incredible scorpion kick.

soccer

volley

Simultaneous firing burst

highlight reel · clearance · header · flick · dribble · assist · cross · set piece · penalty area · striker

acrobatic

backflip

Rearward aerial tumble

mid-air · contortion · body control · spatial awareness · gymnastics · tumbling · somersault · handstand · cartwheel · parkour

spectacular

jaw-dropping

Extremely surprising or impressive

breathtaking · incredible · unforgettable · viral moment · crowd reaction · standing ovation · once-in-a-lifetime · audacious · improbable · dazzling

technique

precision

Accuracy of measurement

body position · split-second · instinct · execution · practice · mastery · coordination · balance · momentum · contact point

Opposites
body mechanics/direction

scorpion kickheader

Top line of document

diving header · bicycle kick · overhead kick · toe poke · shoulder

technique complexity/spectacle

scorpion kickground pass

Ball moved along surface

tap-in · push pass

Family

scorpion, kick, scorpions, kicks, kicked, kicking, kicker, kickers

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Rated G