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Out that allows runner to score from third base
"Sacrifice fly brought him home"
Flip or somersault performed in gymnastics
"She performed a double salto"
Smoothing wood surface with abrasive
"Start sanding with coarse grit"
Final relaxation pose lying flat
"Savasana integrates the practice"
Goalkeeper preventing goal attempt
"The save kept them in the game"
Straight downhill run at high speed
"He schussed the steep section"
Section requiring hands for balance and progress
"The summit scramble was exposed"
Previous best time used for event entry
"Enter your seed time accurately"
Successfully complete a route without falling
"She finally sent her project route"
Departure time for interval training
"The send-off is 1:30 for the 100s"
Optimization for search engine rankings
"SEO brings organic traffic"
Shot that initiates play
"Float serve moved in the air"
Shot that starts each point
"Legal service must bounce twice"
Skateboarding gathering or practice time
"The session lasted all afternoon"
Skateboarding gathering or practice time
"The session lasted all afternoon"
Single appointment for tattoo work
"The session lasted four hours"
Complete comedic performance of specific length
"His five-minute set killed"
Pass positioned for teammate to attack
"Perfect set to the outside hitter"
Groups of larger waves that arrive together
"Big sets coming in"
Half-court offense against set defense
"Be patient in settled offense"
Beginning part of joke establishing context
"The setup was too long"
Machine setup for filling and shading
"The shader fills large areas smoothly"
Adding gradations and depth to tattoo
"Smooth shading requires practice"
Vigorous mixing method with ice
"Shake drinks with citrus"
Container for mixing drinks with ice
"Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds"
Removing body hair before major competition
"She shaved down for the big meet"
Racing boat used in rowing
"The shell glided smoothly"
Moving hand to different positions on fingerboard
"Smooth shifting takes practice"
Throwing event with heavy metal ball
"Shot put requires explosive power"
Padded support attached under violin
"Shoulder rests help with posture"
Extremely low body fat with high muscle definition
"He looked absolutely shredded on stage"
Hip escape movement to create space and improve position
"Shrimp to create space"
Top position perpendicular to opponent lying on side
"Maintain heavy side control pressure"
Shooting or passing motion from side
"Sidearm release was deceptive"
Vertical column alongside main content
"The sidebar contains navigation"
Lifting head to navigate in open water
"Sight every 6-8 strokes in open water"
Comparison using "like" or "as"
"The simile clarified the image"
Takedown targeting one of opponent's legs
"He finished the single leg beautifully"
Tight-fitting uniform worn in powerlifting competition
"The singlet must meet federation standards"
Beginning boulder problem from sitting position
"The sit start added difficulty"
Rock face angled less than vertical
"Slab climbing requires precise footwork"
Hard fall or crash while skateboarding
"That slam looked painful"
Large tattoo covering entire arm
"The sleeve took multiple sessions"
Backward rotation on ball causing low bounce
"The slice backhand stayed low"
Severe left-to-right ball flight for right-handers
"The slice cost him distance"
Defensive rotation to provide help
"The slide came perfectly"
Another term for drafting - riding in someone's wind shadow
"The peloton uses slipstreaming to conserve energy"
Powerful downward shot against high ball
"Perfect setup for the smash"
Texture without harsh or rough elements
"The tannins were remarkably smooth"
Breathing tube allowing continuous stroke work
"The snorkel lets you focus on stroke technique"
Easy, recovery-pace riding
"Let's soft pedal for the next few miles"
Wood from coniferous evergreen trees
"Pine is an affordable softwood"
Fourteen-line poem with specific rhyme scheme
"The sonnet form is challenging"
Internal wooden dowel affecting violin resonance
"Sound post adjustment requires expertise"
Cave formation created by mineral deposits
"Speleothems take thousands of years"
Bounced bow technique off string
"Spiccato requires bow control"
Flavors suggesting pepper or warm spices
"Syrah can be quite spicy"
Powerful downward attack shot
"She spiked it cross-court"
Rotation in place on ice
"Beautiful camel spin"
Pedaling with high cadence, low resistance
"Spinning helps build cardiovascular fitness"
Gliding on one foot with free leg extended
"Graceful spiral sequence"
Time for portion of a race or swim
"His 50 split was 24.5"
Intermediate time at specific distance during longer race
"His 400m split was too fast"
Individual times for each discipline in triathlon
"His bike split was exceptionally fast"
Location suitable for skateboarding
"We found a perfect new spot"
Person helping guide falling climber to crash pad
"The spotter kept her safe"
Defensive technique to avoid takedowns by extending legs back
"His sprawl defense was excellent"
Fighting style focused on defending takedowns and striking
"His sprawl and brawl style frustrated wrestlers"
Short distance race run at maximum speed
"The 100m sprint is the premier event"
Triathlon distance: 750 meter swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run
"Sprint distance is perfect for beginners"
Lower body exercise where athlete descends into seated position then stands
"His squat max is 500 pounds"
Tight passage requiring body contortion to pass
"The squeeze required removing gear"
Short, detached playing style
"Crisp staccato articulation"
Competition weight at lowest body fat
"His stage weight was 180 pounds"
Coloring agent for wood
"Test stain on scrap wood first"
Mineral formation hanging from cave ceiling
"Stalactites hang tight from ceiling"
Mineral formation growing up from cave floor
"Stalagmites might reach the ceiling"
Foot position on board - regular or goofy
"Determine your natural stance first"
Beginning boulder problem from standing position
"The stand start was more accessible"
Group of lines forming unit of poem
"Each stanza develops the theme"
Platforms for race starts
"Step up onto the starting blocks"
Taking ball away from opposing player
"Great steal at midfield"
Taking ball away from opposing team
"Quick steal led to fast break"
Distance race with hurdles and water jumps
"The steeplechase tests endurance and technique"
Transfer paper template for tattoo design
"Apply stencil carefully"
Equipment with netted head used to catch, carry, and throw ball
"Choose a stick appropriate for your position"
Mixing method for spirit-forward cocktails
"Stir martinis don't shake them"
Runner advancing to next base during play
"He stole second base easily"
Chilled and strained, no garnish
"Vodka straight up is very clean"
Tool preventing ice from entering the glass
"Use a strainer for smooth cocktails"
Body position for maximum hydrodynamics (arms overhead, tight)
"Hold your streamline off every wall"
Skateboarding using urban architecture and obstacles
"Street skating is more creative"
Muscular power developed through practice
"Yoga builds functional strength"
Visible muscle fiber separations indicating low body fat
"Glute striations showed his conditioning"
Pitch in strike zone or swung at and missed
"Called strike on the outside corner"
Swimming technique (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly)
"She has excellent stroke technique"
Number of strokes per minute
"His stroke rate is 85 per minute"
Number of strokes per minute
"Increase the stroke rate for the sprint"
Non-propulsive phase when arm returns to starting position
"Keep your recovery relaxed"
Technique that forces opponent to give up due to pain or unconsciousness
"He won by submission in round two"
Bowing near bridge for glassy tone
"Sul ponticello creates eerie effects"
Bowing over fingerboard for soft tone
"Sul tasto produces ethereal sound"
Preservatives preventing oxidation and spoilage
"Add sulfites to protect the wine"
Sequence of poses honoring the sun
"Begin with sun salutations"
Throwing technique where opponent is lifted and thrown backward
"The suplex scored five points"
Mapping cave passages with measurements
"The survey revealed new passages"
Technique to reverse positions from bottom to top
"The sweep scored two points"
Wine with noticeable residual sugar
"Dessert wines are typically sweet"
Zigzag path up steep terrain to reduce grade
"The switchbacks made the climb manageable"
High-speed canopy maneuvers near ground
"Swooping requires expert canopy skills"
Use of objects to represent deeper meanings
"The symbolism was multilayered"
Balanced development between body parts
"His physique had perfect symmetry"
Part representing whole or vice versa
"All hands on deck uses synecdoche"
