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Coacher's Box – Cuadrilla

Coacher's Box

- The space in foul territory near first and third base devoted to the coacher.

Counter

A hit delivered at the same moment as an opponent's. Similar to a counter in Boxing. Also used as verb.

Counter-time

A blow delivered at an opponent's arm, when he attempts a timehit (q.v.) man's physical resources are held in reserve until they are required for action.

MILITARY GUARD.

Cutlass

A short broadsword chiefly used by sailors and marines.

Capeador

An expert with the capa or cloak.

Castigo

Punishment inflicted by the lance.

Chiquero

Cell or cage for the bulls.

Chulo

An assistant bull fighter.

Cojido

Caught, overcome.

Coleta

Plait of back hair worn by toreros.

Cornada.-Thrust or wound of a bull's horn.

Corrida

A bull fight. a

Cuadrilla

Troupe or following of a matador.

Descabello.-Act of braining the bull with sword, sometimes permitted.