väistys
Väistys is a concept in Finnish sport, particularly in the sports of Jalkapallo (soccer) and jääpallo (bandy). It refers to a situation where a defending player deliberately moves out of the way to avoid a collision with an opponent, often resulting in the opponent gaining possession of the ball. This tactic is used to prevent an opponent from gaining control of the ball, while also attempting to maintain possession.
The rules of jalkapallo and jääpallo do not explicitly prohibit väistys, but it is considered a gray
Väistys can be executed in various forms, including but not limited to, the defender stepping aside at
Coaches and players often debate the merits and drawbacks of väistys, with some arguing that it violates