wrong-foot
Short definition from Wiktionary
Verb
- To cause a competitor to move or put weight on the wrong foot, as by making an unexpected move.
- To cause a competitor to move or put weight on the wrong foot, as by making an unexpected move: To play the ball in an unexpected direction, forcing (the opponent) to change direction suddenly.
- To catch (someone) off balance, off guard; to surprise.
- To place (someone) at a tactical disadvantage.
- Alternative form of wrong-foot.
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