Shoestring Catch

What does shoestring catch mean?

Catch made just above a player's shoes

A baseball phrase that describes a play where the player has to reach down and catch the ball at shoe level; often the result of a sinking line drive that the outfielder can sometimes turn into a diving catch.

Example

And Hunter comes charging in and makes the shoestring catch to end the game

Related Slang

LeatherDefense ability
Line driveHard hit baseball in the air
OFOutfield
Can of cornAn easy catch by a fielder
StudA highly skilled individual
Texas LeaguerWeak fly ball hit to the outfield

Categories

Sports TermsBaseball
Updated April 8, 2015

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