Glossary
When a match turns on a small margin, the language around it matters. This glossary collects the terms that shape how Margin of Motion reads sport: not as loose commentary, but as competition under rules, data limits, and changing conditions.
Why these terms matter
In sport, one word can tilt the meaning of an entire result. A phrase like form can point to recent performances, while tempo suggests the pace that forces decisions. We use terms in a disciplined way so the analysis stays anchored to what can be observed.
How to read this site
Some entries will focus on match structure, others on market language, timing patterns, or event context. The goal is not to flood the page with jargon. It is to make each term useful enough that a reader can move from description to interpretation without losing the edge of the evidence.
What makes a term useful here
- It is tied to a visible action rather than a vague impression.
- It can be tested against available data such as results, line movement, or game phases.
- It helps compare competing explanations instead of confirming only one narrative.
If a term appears often on the site, it is because it helps separate what happened from what merely looked likely in the moment.
Reading with restraint
Sport invites dramatic language, especially when pressure rises. This glossary keeps the tone controlled. It gives readers enough precision to follow the argument, but not so much noise that the evidence disappears into style.