leg sweep

The term "leg sweep" is commonly used in martial arts and sports to describe a technique that disrupts an opponent's balance.

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Definition

B2Martial Arts

(technical)A technique where a fighter uses their leg to knock an opponent's legs out from under them, causing a fall.

Example

  • The martial artist performed a swift leg sweep to take down his opponent.

C1Cricket

(technical)A batting shot directed to the leg side of the field.

Example

  • The batsman executed a perfect leg sweep, sending the ball to the boundary.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "leg sweep":

leg glanceleg before wicketshort legscissor kickswing trot