slew foot
What Is The Definition Of Slew Foot In Hockey?
1. When a player swipes a leg or foot under the legs of an opponent from behind, it is called slew-footing. This causes the opponent to fall backward onto the ice, usually with a hard impact. This is a dangerous play that results in a penalty.
It is also called a slew foot if a player pushes their opponent in their upper body with an arm or elbow, in addition to swiping with their leg or foot, resulting in their opponent falling backward violently.
What Is The Penalty For Slew-Footing In Hockey?
Typically, the penalty for a slew foot in hockey is a two-minute minor penalty. This means the player must sit out of the game for two minutes of gameplay. During this time, the opposing team will have a power play.
The referee can also determine that a slew foot was more severe, in which case they may assess a five-minute major penalty or even remove the player from the game. This depends on how the referee views the intent of the player committing the slew foot.
Where Does The Term Slew Foot In Hockey Come From?
Its exact origins in hockey are unknown, but the term slew was originally a nautical term that meant to turn something on its axis. It later became slang for drunk, and someone who is “slew-footed” is considered clumsy.
What Is The Difference Between Tripping and Slew-Footing?
The main difference between tripping and slew-footing in hockey is that a slew foot involves both the upper body and lower body. This really only applies to severity since a minor slew foot can also be considered tripping.
In order for it to be a major slew foot penalty, the guilty player must use their legs to knock a player off balance from behind and then use their upper body to force that player to the ground.
Examples Of How Slew Foot Is Used In Commentary
1. Marchand was fined by the NHL for the slew foot he used against a Red Wings player earlier this year.
Sports the Term Is Used
1. Hockey
