SportsSeptember 3, 2026

stepovers

STEP-oh-verz

Definition

A soccer skill move where a player moves their foot over the top of the ball without touching it to deceive or bypass a defender.

Etymology

The word is a compound of 'step' and 'over,' describing the physical action of stepping over an object. It entered soccer terminology to describe this specific deceptive movement performed to outmaneuver an opponent.

In the news

Jorge Rodriguez used multiple stepovers to successfully dribble past a defender before scoring a goal for the Bulldogs. This maneuver was a key element of his skillful individual play in extending the team's lead.

MEN'S SOCCER DEFEATS WESTERN MICHIGAN, 5-1

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Bryant University Bulldogs

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