The term 'catches, as fly balls' can be solved by the crossword solutions shags (5 letters), shag (4 letters), NABS (4 letters), and arcs (4 letters). Shags is a verb meaning to run after and pick up a ball that has been hit into the air. Shag is a noun referring to the act of running after and picking up a ball that has been hit into the air. NABS is a verb meaning to seize or capture something. Arcs is a verb meaning to throw or hit a ball in a high arc.