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Clutch performance in sports refers to the phenomenon where athletes excel under pressure, commonly known as "in the clutch". [1] These moments can occur at any point during the game, and involve plays that significantly impact the outcome of the game. Athletes are required to summon strength, concentration and any other qualities necessary to ...
Over-the-head. The over-the-head move is a move in which the player rotates the ball over their head in a circular fashion. This is done as the player is stepping to one side of the defender, while trying to get past them at the same time. It is essentially used as a way to prevent the ball from getting stolen.
A goal counts if the shot was released before the official's whistle signaling the end of play for any period of the game, even if it goes in after having previously contacted part of the goal or a defensive player (post-whistle shots that contact an offensive player in any way before entering the goal, however, do not count).
The Dodgers' Jason Heyward gets a sunflower seed shower after hitting a three-run pinch hit homer to seal his team's 6-3 win Tuesday over the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium. (Gina Ferazzi ...
A. angling. Pushing an opposing team's player to the side in the defensive zone, keeping them out the middle of the defensive zone. [1] apple. A slang term for an assist. [2] assist. Attributed to up to two players of the scoring team who shot, passed, or deflected the puck towards the scoring teammate.
A double play in which the pitcher (1) fields a batted ball and throws home to the catcher (2), who retires a runner advancing from third. The catcher then throws to the first baseman (3) to force out the batter.
Professional wrestling throws. Professional wrestling throws are the application of professional wrestling techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming them down. They are sometimes also called "power" maneuvers, as they are meant to emphasize a wrestler's strength.
References 0–9 2-for-1 A strategy used within the last minute of a period or quarter, in which the team with possession times its shot to ensure that it will regain possession with enough time to shoot again before time runs out. Applicable in competitions that use a shot clock (all except NFHS in most US states). 3-and-D Any player, typically not a star, who specializes mainly in three ...