Chicken Wing: A term used to describe the movement of the elbow of the throwing arm as it flares away from the body; it often leads to a follow through that crosses the body; such actions hinder accuracy and consistency.

 

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Chicken Wing: When the forward elbow joint (left elbow for right-handed players) collapses (flexes) out away from the body at impact and beyond, giving an awkward wing-like appearance and creating a varie . . . View Full Definition

Swing: 1. To make a stroke 2. A significant change in the score (as in a scale, or the balance, shifting)

Special Drawing Rights (SDR): Also referred to as an extra dividend. Dividend that is unlikely to be repeated.

Single Wing: A term used to describe a diverse set of formations, now out of fashion but highly popular between 1906 and World War II, that typically used an unbalanced line, direct snap, and one wingback.

Swing Area: The amount of error a player has when making a shot.

Swing Back-Front: Term used to describe the movable lens and back panels of most view and monorail cameras. They allow manipulation of perspective and depth of field.

Swing Path: (also 'path') the direction the clubhead is traveling (generally referred to through the impact area and in relation to the target line)

Swing Man: A player who can play both the guard and forward positions.

Swing From The Heels: Refers to a hitter who takes honest healthy full swings at pitches, often in an attempt to get an extra base hit. ‘Reggie Jackson is really swinging from the heels this evening.’

Swing Arm: Older motorcycles and some new motorcycles have rigid frames much like bicycles. Thus, the frame is connected directly to the rear wheel. A swing arm is a movable joint between the frame of . . . View Full Definition