A roll is often seen when an animal makes a turn. A cliff is a vertical edge where the soil is compressed at a right angle. This usually occurs at the sides of the feet and indicates the animal was traveling in a straight line. Overhangs are most common with deer and other hoofed animals. However, they may also show up with other animals.
Overhangs indicate a sudden stop or sidestep.
A slope indicates where the foot came in or went out, as it usually occurs at the front or back of the track. A drag mark at the front or back of the track is called a gouge. This can indicate fatigue, injury, heavy weight, high speed or maybe even foot protrusions. Gouges may also be left in deep snow as an animal normally plants its feet. A plume is loose dirt spread beyond the track.