der Fallrückzieher
Translation
bicycle kick, overhead kick
Examples
Der Stürmer schoss ein Tor per Fallrückzieher.
The striker scored a goal with a bicycle kick.
Grammar Patterns
to do/score a bicycle kick Er machte einen perfekten Fallrückzieher.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Scherenschlag (scissor kick)
Etymology
From 'Fall' (fall) + 'rück' (back) + 'Zieher' (puller). It literally describes the motion of falling backwards while 'pulling' the ball over.
Memory Tips
Picture a player 'falling back' ('Fallrück') to 'pull' ('ziehen') the ball over their head. The name describes the action.