mistrap

verb

1. To lose control while attempting to trap (something).

   “The cutter and trapper mechanism utilises suction air for trapping yarns at each striper, a process designed to exclude mistrapping faults associated with mechanical devices and to enable higher speed knitting.”

   “This time the ball popped up to Elcock, who mistrapped the ball and knocked it over the line for a corner.”

   “I didn't care if the player on the ball mistrapped it or slipped or cramped up or got stung by a bee, I wanted her teammates to be in position – physically and mentally – to protect our goal in the event of an untimely mishap.”