ball throw

Hurl toward catcher

A ball throw is the act of propelling a ball through the air, or an event or competition involving this action.

The term appears in sports contexts and physical fitness assessments: The medicine ball throw tests upper body power.

In carnival games, a ball throw typically involves knocking down targets for prizes.

Related
  • tossLight, casual throw
  • pitchFrequency of sound
  • first pitchInitial ceremonial delivery
  • hurlThrow with great force
  • lobHigh-arcing throw or hit

play catch · fling · arc · spin · fastball · curveball · strike zone · pitcher · catcher · mitt · windup · wind up · release · follow through · arm · overhand · underhand · spiral

Opposites
direction of ball movement

ball throwcatch

Seize or snag

reception · fielding · snag · grab · receiving

action versus inaction

ball throwhold

Maintain in grasp

drop · fumble

action vs. inaction

ball throwholding the ball

Possession infraction in football

Family

ball, throw, balls, balled, balling, throws, threw, thrown, throwing

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G