What is another word for stepover?

Pronunciation: [stˈɛpə͡ʊvə] (IPA)

The word "stepover" is used to describe a move in football when a player lifts one foot over the ball to deceive an opponent. Synonyms for this move include "dummy," "feint," "fake," "crossover," and "scissors." A dummy often involves a player running over or around the ball without making contact, while a feint is a sudden movement intended to deceive an opponent. A fake refers to a deceiving action intended to make the opponent believe that the player is going in a different direction. A crossover involves feigning a step in one direction before shifting weight in the opposite direction, while the scissors is a complex movement involving two consecutive stepovers.

What are the hypernyms for Stepover?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Related words: stepover switch, stepover transformer, stepover attenuator, stepover capacitor, stepover resistor

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