Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bicycle-kick
noun
/ˈbaɪsɪkəl kɪk/
Definition
A bicycle kick is a striking technique in soccer where a player kicks the ball while in mid-air, typically with their back to the ground.
Examples
- The soccer player scored an incredible goal with a bicycle kick.
- He practiced his bicycle kicks every day to impress his coach.
- The crowd went wild when she executed a perfect bicycle kick during the match.
Meaning
The term refers to a maneuver where the player throws their legs overhead in a scissor-like motion to hit the ball as it approaches, usually while airborne.
Synonyms
- overhead kick
- scissors kick
