back foot

noun

1. at a disadvantage; outmanoeuvred or outclassed by an opponent

Example Sentences

A snap shot from Appollis midway through the opening half put South Africa in control and Rwanda spent most of the match on the back foot.

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"When you're the leader around here, it's quite easy, as I found out last year. It's a different story for me tomorrow. I have to try and make up some big places. With a car that's not as quick. I'm on the back foot a little bit, but it's a new day, so I'm optimistic. We can still try and get a few positions."

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Wirtz is able to receive the ball on the back foot and face forwards.

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Norrie was immediately on the back foot, saving two break points in his opening service game.

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Ed Sheeran comes to his eighth album on the back foot.

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