change-up
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of pitch in baseball: A change-up is a slow pitch thrown with the same arm motion as a fastball, intended to deceive the batter by disrupting their timing.
Usage
The word "change-up" is used primarily in the context of baseball to describe a specific pitching tactic. It is a compound noun. It refers to the pitch itself, not the act of throwing it.
Examples
- The pitcher's change-up was so effective that the batter swung far too early.
- A good change-up looks like a fastball but arrives at the plate much slower.
- He added a change-up to his repertoire of pitches.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically in other contexts to describe a deliberate shift in pace or strategy meant to surprise someone.
- After a series of aggressive negotiations, his calm, reasoned approach was a real change-up.
Variants and Related Words
- Change of pace: This is a synonymous phrase used both in baseball and general English to describe a variation in speed or routine.
- Off-speed pitch: A broader category of pitches that are slower than a fastball, which includes the change-up.
Synonyms
- Off-speed pitch
- Change of pace (pitch)
Antonyms
- Fastball
- Heater
Noun
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a baseball thrown with little velocity when the batter is expecting a fastball
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