footwork

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the way in which the feet are used in sports or dancing, especially when it is skilful:

And that's a marvellous bit of footwork there from Ponti as he takes the ball from Garcia.

the way someone uses the feet in sports and dancing, esp. when it is skillful:

He was one of the all-time great boxers with his quick jab and dazzling footwork.