Αρχίζω με την κυριολεκτική σημασία: footwork
And that's a marvellous bit of footwork there from Ponti as he takes the ball from Garcia.
The dancer impressed the crowd with his fancy footwork.
που περνάει και σε παρόμοια μεταφορική:
skillful maneuvering or dealing (Example: "She needs some fancy footwork to cover all those lies")
Longman:
good/neat/fancy etc footwork
1 skilful use of your feet when dancing or playing a sport
The England keeper revealed some fancy footwork in the victory over Nottingham Forest.
2 skilful methods that you use to achieve something
It took a bit of deft footwork to get them to agree.
Άμα περάσουμε και στις πονηριές, προτείνω για ξεκίνημα τα ruses, ploys, wiles, dodges, stunts.