Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Wrestling) A method of tripping by getting the leg back of the opponent's heel on the outside and pulling forward while pushing his body back; a throw made in this way.
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- noun soccer A
kick played by theheel which typically travels in the opposite direction from which the player is facing. - verb To perform such a kick.
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Examples
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By that stage Rooney had replaced the desperately unlucky Owen but it was Berbatov who continued to look the most likely to open up Villa, and another deft backheel from the Bulgarian gave Michael Carrick the chance to force Friedel into a fine save four minutes into the second period.
News24 Top Stories 2010
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By that stage Rooney had replaced the desperately unlucky Owen but it was Berbatov who continued to look the most likely to open up Villa, and another deft backheel from the Bulgarian gave Michael Carrick the chance to force Friedel into a fine save four minutes into the second period.
The Times of India 2010
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- Note to writers who described this shot as a "backheel" - It's not a backheel if you don't use your heel, and he didn't. talks to Bundesliga big wigs who feel the MLS way of doing business is the future
du Nord brucio 2010
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"The infamous derby when Denis Law scored with a backheel is the last one I can remember with this much at stake," he said.
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"The infamous derby when Denis Law scored with a backheel is the last one I can remember with this much at stake," he said.
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"The infamous derby when Denis Law scored with a backheel is the last one I can remember with this much at stake," he said.
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Five minutes later Blackpool put the tie beyond Wednesday's reach with another exquisite finish, Ludovic Sylvestre powering on to Matt Phillips's splendidly improvised backheel to stride into the area and place another shot unerringly into Bywater's top left corner.
Sheffield Wednesday 0-3 Blackpool | FA Cup fourth-round match report 2012
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Webb has confirmed he missed the 83rd-minute incident at the Etihad Stadium and would have shown Balotelli a straight red card had he spotted the City substitute appearing to aim a backheel at Parker as the Tottenham midfielder lay on the floor.
Mario Balotelli's FA charge leaves Manchester City with striker crisis 2012
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Ferguson picked out Welbeck for special acclaim after the striker had opened the scoring with a header from Cleverley's cross before setting up Anderson with an exquisite backheel for the second goal.
Sir Alex Ferguson delighted with Manchester United's youngsters 2011
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Gervinho flicked the ball past the defender Ousmane Berthe with a deft backheel and then sprinted 30 metres into the opposing penalty area to score just before half-time.
Mali 0-1 Ivory Coast | Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match report 2012
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