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

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

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

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

Circus Swap: Measures instituted by exchanges to stop trading temporarily when the market has fallen by a certain percentage in a specified period. They are intended to prevent a market free fall by perm . . . View Full Definition

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.

Catcher: Player positioned behind home plate and responsible for receiving the pitch from the pitcher.

Catch and Face: Technique for receiving a pass and squaring up to the basket; similar to the triple-threat position.