Answer: spotting

AnswerCrossword Clue
SPOTTINGGymnast's assistance
spottingGive or lend (money) to (someone)
spottingAllow (an advantage) to (someone) in a game or sport
spottingBecome marked with spots
spottingLocate an enemy's position, typically from the air
spottingPlace (a billiard ball or football) on its designated starting point
spottingthe act of spotting
spottingMark with spots
spottingObserve or assist (a gymnast) during a performance in order to minimize the chance of injury to the gymnast
spottingStain or sully the moral character or qualities of
spottingSee, notice, or recognize (someone or something) that is difficult to detect or that one is searching for
spottingCover (a surface or area) thinly
spottingRecognize that (someone) has a particular talent, esp. for sports or show business