backheel meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

backheel

noun

Etymology From back + heel.

Ball games, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Soccer, Sports A kick played by the heel which typically travels in the opposite direction from which the player is facing.

[Bendtner was central to it at all, firstly firing home, via a deflection off Gareth McAuley, after being teed up by Sebastien Larsson's neat backheel, and then a minute later crossing for Elmohamady to head in an equaliser.2011 October 1, Phil Dawkes, “Sunderland 2 - 2 West Brom”, in BBC Sport:

Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War, Wrestling 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.

backheel

verb

Etymology From back + heel.

Ball games, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Soccer, Sports To perform such a kick.

Mount’s low cross deflected, Olivier Giroud backheeled for Pulisic and Arsenal’s defenders seemed to react in slow motion.2020 August 1, David Hytner, “Aubameyang at the double as Arsenal turn tables on Chelsea to win FA Cup”, in The Guardian:

Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War, Wrestling To perform such a trip or throw.

Derived terms: backheeler