Team roping is a rodeo event that involves two cowboys working together to catch and immobilize a steer. There are a number of synonyms for team roping, including heading and heeling, team tying, and steer roping. These terms all refer to the same basic concept of two riders working together to secure a steer, with one rider throwing a rope around the animal's head and the other throwing a rope around its hind legs. While the name may vary, the sport remains a popular and exciting pastime for many rodeo fans, and requires skill, coordination, and teamwork to succeed.