Definition of "footwork" []

• Sports The manner in which the feet are used or maneuvered, as in boxing or in figure skating. (noun)
• Work that involves moving around on foot; legwork. (noun)
• Informal Skillful dealing or maneuvering; tactics: "They've built a corporate empire on dazzling financial footwork” ( Christopher Farrell). (noun)

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• "Some scouts fretted about Tavares 'skating, but Snow said he believes Tavares' footwork is underrated."
• "His footwork is exceptional for a high school athlete, though he still has a lot to learn about technique."
• "His footwork is very average — he'll never be more than a journeyman, he said."