Related Words

Backs: The running backs; the halfback and the fullback.

Sidewalls The Kickbacks: Vertical division boards between the sides of the lanes at the pit end. On many hits the pins can bounce off the kickbacks and knock down more pins. Variations: Loose kickback means that the . . . View Full Definition

Kickbacks: The dividers between lanes; so called because pins often kick back off a divider to knock other pins downs.

Sidewall (Kickbacks, Side Kick): The high division boards between LANES at the pins end (partition between pindecks).

Backspin: (also known as slice or underspin), is a shot such that the ball rotates backwards after it is hit. The trajectory of the shot involves an upward force that lifts the ball (see magnus effect).

Backscatter: A radar echo that is reflected, or scattered, at 180 degrees to the direction of the incident wave. Also the scattering of radiant energy into space before it reaches the earth's surface.

Backstop: A goaltender.

Backswing: The portion of a swing where the racquet is swung backwards in preparation for the forward motion to hit the ball.

PPR: Indicates a league rewards a per point per reception. Typically running backs, wide receivers and tight ends all receive the same number of points for catches, but some leagues reward stagge . . . View Full Definition

Bye Week: NFL teams play 16 games in 17 weeks, with a bye week mixed in. Being cognizant of bye weeks is very important when constructing a fantasy football team. As a result, you don't want to draft . . . View Full Definition