Sidestops
Sidestops are a class of footwork techniques used in sports, martial arts, and movement training to move laterally with a brief stop. The intent is to shift position relative to an obstacle or opponent while maintaining forward momentum and readiness to react.
The basic pattern begins with a lateral step to the side, followed by a controlled plant and
Applications of sidestops span several domains. In basketball and soccer, sidestops help a player evade defenders
Variants of sidestops include a light sidestop, which involves a short lateral shift with a minimal pause,