back header
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A slack back header by Michael Doyle at Fratton Park puts Pitmann through, but the striker lifts his shot high over the bar.
From The Guardian • Jan. 19, 2016
But it was the Rams who broke the deadlock as Martin capitalised on Smith's weak back header to prod the ball into the net to endanger Ipswich's five-match winning streak at home.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2015
Marriner and his officials, though, ensured their hot reception at the interval when they ruled that Bale was offside following John O'Shea's loose back header.
From The Guardian • May 19, 2013
He redefined the notion of the back header, slamming his head backwards to thump the ball into the net.
From The Guardian • May 10, 2013
Each element consists of a front and back header connected by numerous water-tubes which have a considerable inclination to facilitate the circulation.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2 "Bohemia" to "Borgia, Francis" by Various
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