back foot

Frequency: 6.09.8 per million words

The foot that is further behind one's body, often in a sporting context.

footADJECTIVE + foot

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back

Examples (10)

  • He shifted his weight onto his back foot.
  • Keep your weight on the back foot when you defend.
  • She pivoted off her back foot to throw the pass.
  • The boxer pushed off his back foot to close the distance.
  • Make sure the heel of the back foot stays down during the squat.
  • If you plant the back foot too early, you'll lose power.
  • I landed awkwardly on my back foot and rolled my ankle.
  • Is your back foot parallel to the baseline?
  • In skateboarding, place your back foot on the tail and your front foot near the bolts.
  • You’ll generate more torque if the back foot rotates at impact.