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
Composed of 'Fall' (fall), 'rück' (back), and 'Zieher' (puller). This literally means a 'fall-back-puller,' describing the athletic movement.
Memory Tips
Visualize a player executing the move: they 'fall back' ('Fallrück') and 'pull' ('ziehen') the ball with their foot.