"Cruyff turn" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Cruyff turns [plural]
Etymology: Named after Dutch football player Johan Cruyff (1947–2016). Head templates: {{en-noun}} Cruyff turn (plural Cruyff turns)
  1. (soccer) A piece of footwork where, instead of passing or crossing the ball directly by kicking it, the player drags the ball behind his planted foot with the inside of his crossing foot, turns through 180 degrees, and accelerates away from the defender. Wikipedia link: Cruijff Turn, Johan Cruyff Categories (topical): Football (soccer) Synonyms: Cruijff turn

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