Pocket: An area on the offensive side of the line of scrimmage, where the offensive linemen attempt to prevent the defensive players from reaching the quarterback during passing plays

 

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Pocket: An area on the offensive side of the line of scrimmage, where the offensive linemen attempt to prevent the defensive players from reaching the quarterback during passing plays

Hammer The Pocket: Hitting the pocket consistently.

Pocket Split: A split that is left after the ball hits the pocket; usually it is the result of a ball being deflected too much (i.e., some pocket splits are the 8-10, 5-7 etc).

Hold The Line or Pocket: Describes the reaction of a ball that hits the hold spot. i.e., The ball held pocket.

Shoulder Blades Into Your Back Pockets: An image to encourage upper back and shoulder stability. Visualize your shoulder blades moving down your back into the back pockets of your jeans.

Closed Pocket: A full rack of pins set up for your strike ball such that the head pin is a tad off spot towards your ball hand; i.e., to the right for a right handed player; closed pockets can give unpredi . . . View Full Definition

Annual Out-Of-Pocket Maximum: The most a plan member will pay per year for covered health expenses before the plan pays 100% of covered health expenses for the rest of that year.

Bake The Pocket: A ball hitting solidly and leaving a solid back row pin.

Air Pocket Stock: A stock whose price drops precipitously, often on the unexpected news of poor results.

Ball In Pocket: (also 'b.i.p.') when a player has picked up his ball and does not intend to complete a hole with a valid score