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
Betts charged on the ball and made a shoestring catch, then came up firing as Herrera tagged and tried to score.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2022
Mets RF Michael Conforto made a diving, shoestring catch to rob Aaron Judge in the eighth.
From Fox News ● Sep. 11, 2021
On a 3-0 pitch, Cubs slugger Kris Bryant sent a sinking liner to left that looked destined for a hit — until Jared Walsh made a shoestring catch.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 13, 2021
In the next at-bat, junior Alex Echazarreta thought she had an RBI single, but Hayfield right fielder Julia Napier’s shoestring catch ended the inning and preserved the scoreless tie.
From Washington Post ● May 31, 2017
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