Meaning of head fake | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A player's movement of the head as if to change direction, hoping to mislead pursuers.
2. Any analogously misleading situation, such as a brief rise before a fall on the stock market.
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“An effective speed rush will often involve a head fake by the pass rusher. To execute a head fake, the defender takes an aggressive step at the blocker or to the inside or outside of the blocker.”

“The head fake is the pattern that causes support and resistance traders the most headaches. If a market reaches a support or resistance level and immediately reverses, it can be a straightforward move to climb on board in the direction of the reversal.”

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