noun
Refers to the movement and positioning of the feet, especially in martial arts, sports, or dance. Often implies agility and skill.
彼の足さばきはとても軽やかだ。
His footwork is very light and nimble.
ボクシングでは足さばきが重要だ。
Footwork is important in boxing.
A loanword from English 'footwork', often used in sports contexts. 足さばき is the native Japanese term and can sound more traditional or martial-arts oriented.
Compound of 足 (あし, 'foot') and さばき (連用形 of 捌く, 'to handle skillfully'). Literally 'foot handling', referring to skillful foot movement.