Circus Catch

What does circus catch mean?

Acrobatic catch

A sports term often used in baseball and football to describe an amazing catch; originates from circus acts that perform acrobatic stunts with their bodies.

Example

How did he catch that ball?
What a circus catch!

Related Slang

Shoestring catchCatch made just above a player's shoes
Double playTwo outs on the same play
Triple playThree outs on the same play
PutoutOut
SFSacrifice Flies
AmazeballsAmazing
Can of cornAn easy catch by a fielder

Categories

Sports TermsBaseball
Updated April 29, 2015

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