Footworks

/ˈfʊtˌwɜrks/ noun

Definition

Plural of footwork; the leg and foot movements in dancing, sports, or other physical activities, or the basic infrastructure/machinery of a system.

Etymology

Compound of 'foot' + 'work' (labor/activity). Originally literal descriptions of foot-based labor, evolved to mean the technical leg movements in athletics and dance.

Kelly Says

In boxing, 'footwork' is often more important than arm strength—fighters with superior footwork can control the entire match by dictating distance and angles, making it the chess game of combat!

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