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footwork

[foot-wurk] / ˈfʊtˌwɜrk /


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The seven-season veteran is throwing less and working more on his footwork and timing to try to maximize how he delivers the football to playmakers.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Her ball toss went awry, her footwork was a step slower, and she was more agitated, at one point screaming in frustration after a netted forehand.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Schönegger remembers him as a youngster who stayed on to practise his footwork and groundstrokes after the group lessons were over.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

“The patternization in Mike McDaniel’s system has required some footwork changes,” added head coach Jim Harbaugh.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

Once we got a handle on the footwork, we finally got to pick up our weapons.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad



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