[noun] [U] - the way in which the feet are used in sports or dancing, esp. when it is skilful, or (figurative informal) a group of cleverly planned and performed actions that are intended to result in an advantage or deal with a difficult situationAnd that's a marvellous bit of footwork there from Ponti as he takes the ball from Garcia.(figurative informal) With a bit of fancy footwork she managed to negotiate a good deal.
FOOTWORK
Meaning of FOOTWORK in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012