Ignatz answered Friday April 16 2010, 2:26 pm: It's a term from football. When the players line up, they take a 3-point stance: feet wide apart, bent over and one hand on the ground for balance. There are three points of contact with the ground, hence the name. [ Ignatz's advice column | Ask Ignatz A Question ]
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