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back-heel

noun

Meaning

  1. A kick played by the heel which typically travels in the opposite direction from which the player is facing.
  2. A method of tripping or throwing by getting the leg back of the opponent's heel on the outside and pulling forward while pushing his body back.
  3. To perform such a kick.
  4. To perform such a trip or throw.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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