half turn
Example Sentences
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He could take the ball on the half-turn from defence and drive up the pitch.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025
“Her calmness on the ball is different than everyone on the team, then her ability to get into spaces, get on the half-turn, she’s an excellent player with the ball at her feet,” O’Sullivan said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2023
The motor kicks in after about a half-turn of the pedals, but I’ll readily admit to using the twist-throttle to kick-start the bike from a dead stop more than once.
From The Verge • Aug. 8, 2019
The defender tried to find his keeper with a half-turn motion, but the ball passed the goalie, Tímár and found the back of the net.
From The Guardian • Mar. 1, 2017
In this manner both continue two steps, crossing one foot over the other and then execute a half-turn in the same direction.
From The Fascinating Boston How to Dance and How to Teach the Popular New Social Favorite by Sheafe, Alfonso Josephs
