Stomp (strike)
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A stomp (also referred to as a stamp) is a downwards strike with the heel of the foot from the stand-up position, and is usually directed at the head or body of a downed opponent. A stomp similar to an axe kick is referred to as an axe stomp, while a particularly powerful jumping stomp with both heels is called a bronco kick, and a stomp from the clinch directed at the opponent's foot is called a foot stomp or a heel stomp.
Use in combat sports
Stomping is disallowed in most
Stomping is also illegal in football sports, as well as ice hockey.
Use in video games
Stomping is commonly featured as a primary means of attack in
Stomping is also a common attack in sandbox and open world games such as the
In beat 'em ups such as the
In the Halo video game series, there are assassinations that the players can use on various enemies that include stomping on the enemy's heads, generally resulting in the kill unless interrupted mid-session. An example would be the "Get Low" assassination in Halo 5: Guardians, where the player will step on the opponent's left leg and stomping on the enemy's head as the opponent is on their knees facing up.
In the Gears of War franchise, both COG troopers and Locusts can perform an execution on downed enemies, leading to a head stomp that completely crushes the Skull in an over-the-top gory mess.
This is also commonly found in the
See also
- Soccer kick
- Ground and pound
References
Main references
- Todd, Tank. The Combat Boot. www.fightimes.com. URL last accessed February 6, 2006.
- Fairbarn, W. E. GET TOUGH! - 3B Boot ("Bronco Kick"). www.gutterfighting.org. URL last accessed February 6, 2006.