Definition

Noun: - A type of baseball throw where the pitcher's hand and arm move in a downward arc from a starting point above the shoulder level to the point of release.

Usage

This term is used specifically in the sport of baseball to describe a pitching technique. It is the most common and traditional method of pitching.

Examples

• The pitcher's overhand pitch was too fast for the batter to hit.
• He has been practicing his overhand pitch to improve his accuracy.
• An effective overhand pitch can be a key advantage for a baseball team.

Advanced Usage

• "to throw an overhand pitch": This is the standard verb collocation used to describe the action.
  • The coach instructed the rookie to throw a consistent overhand pitch.

Variants and Related Words

• Overhand (adjective/adverb): Describing any motion, especially in sports like tennis or volleyball, where the hand is brought down from above the shoulder.
  • She served the tennis ball with an overhand motion.
• Overarm (adjective/adverb): A synonym for "overhand," more commonly used in British English.
• Pitch (noun): The general term for a throw of the baseball by the pitcher to the batter.

Synonyms

• Overarm throw: A synonymous phrase, emphasizing the arm motion.

Antonyms

• Underhand pitch: A type of baseball pitch where the hand moves in an upward arc from below the waist.
• Sidearm pitch: A type of baseball pitch where the arm is extended to the side, roughly parallel to the ground.

Noun

1. a baseball pitch in which the hand moves above the shoulder