Rehearsed sporting manoeuvre (3,5)
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I believe the answer is:
set piece
(Other definitions for set piece that I've seen before include "Formal and carefully structured speech" , "Carefully structured and practised speech - see pi, etc (anag)" , "Formal or elaborate arrangement as in art" , "Piece of writing arranged for maximum effect" , "rehearsed play" .)