Backheel

How it is used

Use a backheel as a noun or backheel the ball as a verb.

Example sentences

1. Her backheel found the runner without her turning towards him.

   The heel redirects the ball to someone behind the passer.

2. He scored with a backheel after the low cross passed his standing foot.

   The same contact technique is used to finish rather than pass.

Common collocations

• clever backheel
• backheel pass
• score with a backheel

Related terms

• passA kick, header or throw that sends the ball to a teammate. As a verb, to pass means to send the ball to a teammate in this way.
• assistThe final pass or touch that sets up a teammate to score a goal.

More terms: Match Actions & Skills

• goal
• score
• shot
• tackle
• header
• cross
• dribble
• save
• own goal
• clearance
• through ball
• first touch