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Catch Napping: To surprise a less than alert runner with the result that he is picked off or suddenly caught between bases.

Catchlight: Reflection of a light source in the subjects eyes.

Catching Glove: The glove worn by the goalie on the non-stick hand.

Catchword: This phrase comes from printing, it refers to a trick printers would use to keep pages in their proper order. The printer would print a specific word below the text at the bottom of a page. . . . View Full Definition

Circus Catch: A spectacular catch, suggesting the moves of a circus acrobat.

Shoestring Catch: A catch made by a running fielder just before the ball hits the ground.

Fair Catch: When a kick returner decides only to catch a punt or kickoff and not advance it, protecting himself from being hit by an opponent; he signals for a fair catch by raising one hand in the air . . . View Full Definition

Catchers Box: Area behind home plate in which the catcher must stand until the pitcher delivers the ball.

Catch-Up Contribution: You are entitled to make an annual catch-up contribution to your employer sponsored retirement savings plan and individual retirement account (IRA) if you’re 50 or older. The catch-up amount . . . View Full Definition

Catch All Listing: A listing used by pay per click search engines to monetize long tail terms that are not yet targeted by marketers. This technique may be valuable if you have very competitive key words, but . . . View Full Definition