Definition

1. Adverb:

   • In a sidearm manner: Describes the action of throwing or pitching a ball with the arm moving parallel to the ground or in a horizontal arc, rather than an overhand or underhand motion.

2. Adjective:

   • (Of a throw or pitch) made with the arm moving parallel to the ground: Characterizes a specific technique in sports where the arm is swung laterally.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:

  • The pitcher throws sidearm, making it difficult for batters to pick up the ball.
  • He delivered the ball sidearm from the outfield.

• Adjective:

  • He has a deceptive sidearm delivery.
  • The sidearm pitch has a unique lateral movement.

Advanced Usage

• "to go sidearm": To switch to or use a sidearm throwing motion.
  • After his shoulder injury, the shortstop started to go sidearm on his throws to first base.

Variants and Related Words

• Sidearm(er) (noun, informal): A pitcher who throws with a sidearm motion.
  • The team's new reliever is a talented sidearmer.

Synonyms

• Sidewinder (noun, informal): A term sometimes used for a sidearm pitcher or pitch.
• Three-quarters (adjective/adverb): Describing a throwing arm angle between overhand and sidearm.

Related Phrases

• Sidearm slot: The specific arm angle from which a sidearm throw is made.
  • He releases the ball from a low sidearm slot.

Adjective

1. (of pitches) made with the arm moving parallel to the ground
   • a sidearm pitch

Adverb

1. in a sidearm manner
   • he prefers to throw sidearm