changeups
Slower-than-expected throws
A changeup is a baseball pitch designed to look like a fastball but arrive slower, disrupting the batter's timing.
The grip and arm motion mimic a faster pitch while the ball floats in deceptively.
Figuratively, a changeup is any unexpected shift in pace or approach: Life threw me a changeup when the job fell through.
Pitch with spin-induced arc
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- fastballMaximum-speed baseball throw
- knuckleballSpinless, erratic throw
- splitterSomething that separates
cutter · sinker · velocity · mechanics · rotation · count · inning · bullpen
Not anticipated beforehand
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- curveballPitch with spin-induced arc
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- turnaboutComplete change of direction
jolt · wrinkle · pivot · reversal · unpredictable · unforeseen · blindside · ambush
Deceptive mock attack
- bluffCalculated false front
- misdirectionIntentional focus manipulation
- disguiseIdentity-concealing alteration
- sleightDexterous trickery
gambit · ruse · trick · fake · decoy · juke · subterfuge · camouflage
Sequential interchange of elements
- mixingCombining into one mass
- sequencingDetermining element order
- pacingRate of movement
- tempoRate of musical performance
rhythm · unpredictability · diversity · rotation · switching · variety · modulation · flux
curveball
Pitch with spin-induced arc
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- fastballMaximum-speed baseball throw
- knuckleballSpinless, erratic throw
splitter · cutter · sinker · velocity · mechanics · rotation · count · inning · bullpen · starter
unexpected
Not anticipated beforehand
turnabout · jolt · wrinkle · pivot · reversal · unpredictable · unforeseen · blindside · ambush · shakeup
feint
Deceptive mock attack
- bluffCalculated false front
- misdirectionIntentional focus manipulation
- disguiseIdentity-concealing alteration
sleight · gambit · ruse · trick · fake · decoy · juke · subterfuge · camouflage · ploy
alternation
Sequential interchange of elements
- mixingCombining into one mass
- sequencingDetermining element order
- pacingRate of movement
tempo · rhythm · unpredictability · diversity · rotation · switching · variety · modulation · flux · differential