Meaning of the word "scissor kick" in English

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scissor kick

US /ˈsɪz.ər ˌkɪk/
UK /ˈsɪz.ər ˌkɪk/
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Noun

1.

a kick in soccer where a player jumps and kicks the ball backward over their head, often while their body is parallel to the ground

Example:
The striker scored a spectacular scissor kick to win the game.
Practicing the scissor kick requires great agility and coordination.
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