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Spin: Rotation of the ball as it moves through the air, affecting its trajectory and bounce. See backspin & topspin.

Spins: A company can create an independent company from an existing part of the company by selling or distributing new shares in the so-called spin-off.

Navel To Spine: The process of drawing your abdominal muscles up and in as you imagine your navel drawing toward your spine. This is an original cue that was used by Joseph Pilates. Performing navel to spin . . . View Full Definition

Spin-Off: In a spin-off, a company sets up one of its existing subsidiaries or divisions as a separate company. Shareholders of the parent company receive stock in the new company based on an evaluati . . . View Full Definition

Topspin: Spin of a ball where the top of the ball rotates toward the direction of travel; the spin goes forward over the top of the ball, causing the ball to dip and bounce at a higher angle to the court.

Ball Spinner: A machine that is used to spin a ball in a container (half/bowl) so that the user can apply ball polish or sand the ball down more quickly; excellent tool to have at home.

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): The fluid that flows through and protects the brain and spinal cranal.

Spin Move: In a spin move, the ballhandler spins his/her body to change the direction and put his body between the ball and the defender. The spin move can be used while dribbling (when it is also call . . . View Full Definition

Neutral Spine: A balanced spine that maintains its natural curves. Pilates encourages you to identify and achieve your neutral spine. A misaligned spine causes compensating muscles to work too hard, which . . . View Full Definition

Spina Bifida: A congenital condition that results from altered fetal development of the spinal cord, part of the neural plate fails to join together and bone and muscle are unable to grow over this open section.