This maneuver is typically used by tall wrestlers to increase the appearance of a hard strike even when the wrestler is not moving and the opponent is racing into their foot, and their height allows their legs to easily reach the heads of normal-sized wrestlers. This tactic is often effective in stunting their opponent's movement or causing them to fall over. It also works well if you're trying to scare your opponent before a match starts. You can use it to distract them while you get ready for battle or to startle them if they're hanging out to greet people before the match starts. Wrestlers use this move because it looks like they've struck their opponent but hasn't cost them anything physically. It's also useful in situations where you don't want to risk hurting someone else (such as during school sports). The goal is to make your opponent think that you've hit them even though you haven't done any physical damage. This will cause them to take defensive measures - such as dropping their hands to their hips or diving under your arm - which could be enough to give you an advantage in future fights or contests. Some examples include: A taller wrestler uses this move to beat up on a smaller one without getting hit back. After seeing his opponent run into his foot, the smaller person might follow suit next time they fight to avoid being hurt themselves.