Runaround move

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The runaround move is a football move designed to get around an opponent,^[1] made famous by Pelé in the 1970 World Cup. The move involves letting a dribble or a pass from a teammate approach but allowing it run past the opponent, then sprinting around the opposing player to continue the attack.