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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