footwork
n.the way you move your feet when you are doing an activity like dancing or sports. Good footwork helps you stay balanced and move quickly.
n.the manner in which a person moves or uses their feet in activities such as sports, dance, or combat. Often used metaphorically to describe skillful maneuvering in social or political situations.
“The boxer has excellent footwork and moves around the ring easily.”
“The coach spent the entire practice session focusing on footwork to improve the players' agility on the court.”
“While the dancer's upper body remained perfectly still, her intricate footwork demonstrated a level of technical mastery that few in the audience had ever witnessed.”
Typically used as an uncountable noun to describe a skill or technique.
“With the footwork, speed and sharp pressure fighting that defined her career, Taylor produced one final stylish performance against the overmatched Frenchwoman to win by scores of 100-90, 100-90 and 98-91.”
“He averaged 4.7 dribble attempts per 90 minutes in that competition and caught the eye with his energetic displays and tidy footwork.”
From foot + work.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.