To shake off (a pursuer); to give someone the slip.
To escape being understandable to; to be incomprehensible to.
To escape someone's memory, to slip someone's mind.
To evade or escape from (someone or something), especially by using cunning or skill.
To catch (someone) off balance, off guard.
To cause a competitor to move or put weight on the wrong foot, as by making an unexpected move.
To place (someone) at a tactical disadvantage.
To play the ball in an unexpected direction, forcing (the opponent) to change direction suddenly.