back-lift

And his first touch is so good that in tight spaces he can make a difference, also because he has a very short back-lift for a big guy.

Centurion Robin van Persie refuses to commit to new Arsenal deal 2011

In recent weeks, the English domestic game has thrilled at Silva's creativity and prowess in possession, marvelling at a player who can snap a shot at goal with little to no back-lift but who has also orchestrated City's goal-flushed sprint to the summit.

Joe Hart and England prepare to cope with Spain's Silva lining 2011

"I feel he could play central midfield, he could also play second striker because he has something that is exceptional – he has a short back-lift and so when he has a shot on goal it's difficult to block," Wenger said.

Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is a natural, says Arsène Wenger 2012

He doesn't have a lot of back-lift and before goalies know it, it's in.

Steve Kean hails predatory Yakubu as Blackburn drag QPR into the mire 2012

As Mr. Bell and Mr. Cook flowed, their bats descending as if on a plumb line, Mr. Collingwood's lack of footwork and jerky movements, born of an increasingly inconspicuous back-lift are more apparent.

England in Position to Win Ashes Michael Atherton 2011

The first ball, Irfan bowled a slighty short of a length ball on the middle and leg stump, Afridi rocked back and with a high, flourishing back-lift smashed the ball over the deep square-leg fence, into the stands, off she the ball goes for a huge six.

Archive 2004-09-01 Chirayu 2004

The first ball, Irfan bowled a slighty short of a length ball on the middle and leg stump, Afridi rocked back and with a high, flourishing back-lift smashed the ball over the deep square-leg fence, into the stands, off she the ball goes for a huge six.

Cricket: India v. Pakistan match. Chirayu 2004

With a short back-lift and determined defence he played a large part in saving three Tests matches for England beginning with the Cardiff Ashes Test last year when he batted for five and three quarter hours to frustrate Australia.

Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011

"He doesn't have a lot of back-lift, the goalies think he's going to take a little bit longer and before they know it, it's in."

Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph Graham Chase 2012

Calmness personified, Drogba employed the minimum of back-lift in transferring the ball past Alves.

Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph Henry Winter 2011