shoestring catch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shoestring catch
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Lives Lived: In 1972, the running back Franco Harris made a shoestring catch that became known as the “Immaculate Reception.”
From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2022
“I turn and see Jay running full tilt, and he makes a running shoestring catch in the gap.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2022
Mets RF Michael Conforto made a diving, shoestring catch to rob Aaron Judge in the eighth.
From Fox News • Sep. 11, 2021
The Diamondbacks loaded the bases with two outs in the top of the seventh but second baseman Rodgers made a diving, shoestring catch of Peralta’s liner to quash the threat.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 20, 2021
Cordero had three hits, made a shoestring catch to end a Tigers threat and then brought home the game-winning run in the eighth with the help of Detroit’s fourth error.
From Washington Post • May 6, 2021
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