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Pivot: The center; also the foot that must remain touching the floor until a ball handler who has stopped dribbling is ready to pass or shoot.

Double Pivot: The double pivot is faking twice on one direction with the ball and going opposite direction thinking twice is the way to go .

Reverse Pivot: (also 'reverse weight transfer, reverse weight shift') when the weight is on the front foot (closest to the target) on the backswing and the rear foot (farthest from the target) on the downs . . . View Full Definition

Front Pivot: Moving forward while turning on the pivot foot.

Center Pivot Irrigation: A self-propelled irrigation system in which a single pipeline supported on towers rotates around a central point. These systems are typically about one-quarter mile long and serve 128 to 132 . . . View Full Definition

Pivot Man: Another term for a second baseman.

Rocker Arm: A centrally pivoted lever that transmits the motion of the camshaft to open and close the valves.

Open Cradle Frame: Motorcycle frame without tubes running under the engine. The engine unit bolts into place between the front downtube and the swingarm pivot area as a semi-stressed or stressed member.

Shovelhead: Shovelhead is the name of the Harley-Davidson engine used from 1966-1985. The shovel engine has rocker boxes, not covers, and rocker arms pivoting on shafts leading to castings on the heads. . . . View Full Definition

Modular Helmet: Similar to a full face helmet, however the chin area can be pivoted up and out of the way, when a rider is stopped, for ease of communication and/or consuming food or beverages. See Modular Helmets.