[1] Instead of meeting the kick with a block, the rasteira follows the same direction of the attack turning the opponent's force against himself.

[4] Like many other core capoeira techniques, rasteira was developed within Angolan martial art engolo.

The use of well-developed sweep techniques is one of the distinct characteristics of engolo, an Angolan martial art considered the ancestor of capoeira.

[4] A well-executed rasteira typically makes the attacker fall on their back, and if they're not well trained, there's a risk of their head hitting the ground, which can be very dangerous.

[4] Those who master the rasteira and learn to perform it the moment they are attacked will be able to overcome the most violent opponent.

"[3] Sometimes, in a friendly game, it's enough to feign a rasteira without actually tripping the opponent, stopping it right when it touches the target area.

[1] Performing rasteiras to the hands of a person during a handstand or cartwheel is dangerous and can lead to severe injuries, and should be avoided.

From this position, the capoeirista extends the opposite leg and touches the ground with the inner edge of the foot.

[12] To launch the sweep, the capoeirista forcefully and rapidly moves the extended leg in a circular trajectory in front of them.

This technique uses the heel of one's foot to sweep the opponent's leg out from under them, causing them to lose their balance and fall.

For this reason, this technique is often used as a counter-attack against kicks, such as the queixada and armada, or during other unexpected moments in a game.

[16] From queda de quatro, the fighter extends one leg and sweeps it in a semi-circle across the space where the opponent's foot is planted.

Then, they drop their body completely backward, taking the opponent in a strong sweep that causes them to fall to the side.