Glossary of sports and reporting terms abbreviations
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| Partner [BOX]: An opponent during a sparring match.
Spear [FB]: to hit an opponent using the top of the helmet as a weapon. It is illegal and calls for a penalty when caught by the officials. Spear Guns [DIVE]: Pressure power guns used underwater to stun or kill marine life. Special Teams [FB]: Players assigned to a kickoff team, for instance, or a prevent defense team or a nickel back team. Special-Interest Books [JOUR]: Magazines that are edited for a special subsection of the population; those interested in a hobby, craft, or other particular subject. Speed Bag [BOX]: Lightweight punching bag used for coordination. Speed Gun [BASE]: Portable radar unit used to determine the speed of a pitched ball. Speed or True Speed [POOL]: the player’s ability. Spike [FB]: to energetically throw the ball down after a touchdown. Many players make a real show of spiking the ball. Too much spiking (or dancing) in the end zone after a touchdown is now a penalty. Spike [VB]: a ball hit hard into the opponent’s court. Spiker [VB]: Player who performs a spike. Spin [HANG]: Downward corkscrewing action. Spin Serve [VB]: Serve that has spin imparted by wrist action. Spine [ARCH]: the relative stiffness of an arrow. Spinnaker [B&F]: a lightweight three-cornered sail, set flying from the masthead and controlled by sheets from each clew. Spinner [B&F]: Artificial lure that spins as it is drawn through the water. Spitball [BASE]: Illegal pitch caused by the pitcher adding some foreign material, such as spit or Vaseline, to the ball. Split Decision [BOX]: Decision of the judges in which two judges vote for one fighter, and the third judge votes for the opponent. Split Run [JOUR]: a press run that is stopped to change an advertisement. Split Saddle [PARA]: Harness with separate leg straps. Split the Uprights [FB]: to accurately kick an extra point or field goal straight through the goalposts. Spoons [B&F]: Artificial bait that generally resemble kitchen spoons. Sports book [BET]: Wagering specifically on the outcome of sports games. Can be professional leagues or college teams. Sports books are illegal in most areas, but is the main source of betting for bookies. Sports Car [MOTOR]: Racing automobile with high performance characteristics. Sporty Car [MOTOR]: Car that is promoted as a sports car but because of mediocre characteristics, is really not a sports car. Spot [BOWL]: Aiming point on the alley. Spot [PARA]: the art of determining the opening point, to get parachutists back to the general area of the DZ. Inept spotters often receive a chilly reception when the load of jumpers ends up “in the boondocks”—acres or miles away from the DZ, especially on a hot day. Spotters who jump square parachutes are also occasionally received badly because their parachutes can get them back to the DZ when round jumpers may be stuck off where the weeds are high and uncut. Spotters who take separate passes are stuck with their own spot, of course. Spot [POOL]: to give away points or balls to one’s opponent; that is, to handicap. Spotter (GYM) Guard who stands beside a trampoline to catch the gymnast if he or she bounces or falls off the trampoline bed. Spring Snow [SKI]: same as corn snow. Spring Training [BASE]: time before the start of major league season in which players regain playing abilities lost during the off season. Major leagues also test minor league players during this time. Generally starts in March and ends just prior to the season. Sprint [HORSE]: a short race designed for fast horses with less endurance. Squares [BET]: Illegal but rarely enforced by the police, football squares allow participants to pick a square off a grid of 100 squares, each corresponding to a possible quarter, half or final score from a football game. Squib Kick [FB]: A kick that is hard to catch because it is wobbly or bouncing. Stability [FRIS]: the “flying properties” of a plastic disc. Stability [HANG]: Ability of an airworthy hang glider to fly in a controlled position if the pilot lets controls loose. Stability [PARA]: the art of achieving a poised position in free-fall, usually face-to- earth. A stable position is a necessary achievement for all free-fall formations. Stabilizer [HANG]: Fixed horizontal tail panel. Stabilizer Panel [PARA]: Panels at the bottom of the sides of parachutes such as the ParaCommander and at the bottom edge of squares. Staffer [JOUR]: Magazine staff member, writer, researcher, editor, and so on. Stakes Race [HORSE]: A race for superior horses that have owners who must nominate them far in advance and must pay an assortment of high fees, assuring a big purse. Stall [BB]: to keep possession of the ball to maintain a lead or to keep the opposing team from gaining control of the ball. Usually occurs when a team is trying to run out the clock. Stall [FRIS]: Occurs during the flight of a disc when forward motion dies. Stall [HANG]: Loss of air flow caused by an excessive angle of attack (excessive wing up or wing down). Stall [SURF]: to slow down to attempt to stop. Stalling [PARA]: pulling down steering lines or risers to alter the forward drive of the parachute. Stalling [POOL]: occasionally losing a game to keep an opponent betting. Stand on It [MOTOR]: to hold the throttle pedal completely on the floor. Standing Eight Count [BOX]: A count of eight given by the referee when a boxer has been hurt. In professional boxing, this is a knockdown. Standing Start [MOTOR]: Race start with all cars motionless, with drivers ready and engines idling. Stand-Up Double [BASE]: A hit that allows the runner to reach second base without sliding. Stand-Up Landing [PARA]: A landing done skillfully, with the shock taken by the knees; as opposed to a P.L.F. Stand-Up Triple [BASE]: A hit that allows the runner to reach third base without sliding. Star [PARA]: Formation achieved by linked free-fall jumpers. Because later formations have involved diamonds, triangles, lines, and other geometric symbols, the star is now sometimes called a round. Starboard [B&F]: the right side of a vessel when looking forward. Starter [MOTOR]: Official who controls the start of a race. Starting Blocks [T&F]: Objects that a runner uses to keep correct foot position before a race begins. Static Line [PARA]: Unbreakable line that opens the parachutist’s container automatically. Static lines are usually 15 feet long—long enough to clear the tail of the aircraft. Military paratroop jumps are almost always static line jumps; most novice jumpers learn on the static line and most of their gear is military surplus. Steering Lines [PARA]: Lines that end in toggles on the jumper’s risers. The parachute can be steered to the left or right by pulling down on the left or right toggle, which alters the flying configuration of the parachute. Sawing, or rapid alternate pulling of the toggles, usually does little good and only scares the novice when not much happens to the parachute. Step Back [BOX]: to separate from a clinch. Stern [B&F]: the aftermost part of a vessel. Steroids [WTL]: Drugs used by some weightlifters, football players, and other athletes to build muscle bulk. The use of steroids is certainly controversial and potentially harmful. Steward [HORSE]: a race official, usually on horse-back, who monitors the race, horses, jockeys, and trainers for any improprieties. Stick [HANG]: Control bar used to move ailerons and elevator. Stick [PARA]: Military slang. A partial or complete load of static-line paratroops dropped on the same DZ. Stick Side [FHOCK]: the player’s right side. Sticks [FHOCK]: Foul committed when the player raises the stick shoulder high or higher at the beginning or end of a stroke. Stiffener [PARA]: Metallic plate at the top of the ripcord housing used to prevent a pack closure by a stuck ripcord. Used on old-style containers. Containers that employ the throw-away pilot chute have no need for a stiffener because the ripcord (the bridle line for the pilot chute) is velcroed to the harness. Still Fishing [B&F]: Fishing with bait held motionless in the water. Stirrup [PARA]: Elastic band holding the leg of the jumpsuit tight to the foot of the jumper. Download 7.55 Mb. Share with your friends:
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