noun / verb
feint
FAYNT/feɪnt/
A movement made to mislead an opponent.
The player's shoulder feint misleads the defender as the ball moves the other way.
Etymology
From the idea of fabrication came a false show or assumed appearance. A feint specializes that idea into a pretended blow or movement that misleads an opponent about the intended attack.
In context
After that try to hit him using ANY feint attack. Show fake attack, and when your opponent will try to parry it - change the direction of the attack instantly.
More examples
- She feinted left, then dribbled past the defender on the right.
- His repeated feints keep the other fencer guessing.
- Try feinting with your shoulder before you change direction.
Forms
feint · feints · feinted · feinting