pickoffs
Caught off base
Pickoffs are plays in baseball where a pitcher or catcher throws to a base to catch a runner off guard, resulting in an out.
A pitcher with a good pickoff move keeps runners close to the base: He has three pickoffs this season.
The term extends to any quick, targeted removal—in football, an interception, or in military contexts, eliminating enemies one by one.
Pouring vessel or hurler
- runnerOne who sprints
- first baseDiamond's rightfield corner bag
- second baseMiddle infield bag
- third baseInfield position near home
throw · snap throw · tag · leadoff · slide step · balk · caught stealing · basepath
Intentional misleading of others
- timingArt of choosing moments
- feintDeceptive mock attack
- misdirectionIntentional focus manipulation
- bluffCalculated false front
game plan · signs · anticipation · reading · setup · patience · sequence · tendency
Degree of correctness
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- arm strengthMuscular force in limbs
- releaseTo let go
transfer · positioning · technique · glove work · reaction time · athleticism · quickness · balance
Concealed precision shooter
- sharpshooterExpert precision shooter
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
- targetObject of pursuit
- marksmanshipAccuracy in shooting
engagement · neutralization · ambush · suppression · perimeter · outpost · sentry · patrol
pitcher
Pouring vessel or hurler
- runnerOne who sprints
- first baseDiamond's rightfield corner bag
- second baseMiddle infield bag
third base · throw · snap throw · tag · leadoff · slide step · balk · caught stealing · basepath · signal
deception
Intentional misleading of others
- timingArt of choosing moments
- feintDeceptive mock attack
- misdirectionIntentional focus manipulation
bluff · game plan · signs · anticipation · reading · setup · patience · sequence · tendency · disguise
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- arm strengthMuscular force in limbs
release · transfer · positioning · technique · glove work · reaction time · athleticism · quickness · balance · mechanics
sniper
Concealed precision shooter
- sharpshooterExpert precision shooter
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
- targetObject of pursuit
marksmanship · engagement · neutralization · ambush · suppression · perimeter · outpost · sentry · patrol · reconnaissance
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