fastpitch
Underhand softball style
Fastpitch is a style of softball in which the pitcher delivers the ball with a windmill motion at high speed, as opposed to slowpitch softball's gentle arc.
The term usually modifies softball: She played fastpitch softball in college.
Fastpitch is the form used in competitive and Olympic play, demanding quick reflexes from batters.
Baseball game segment
- catcherMasked diamond position
- batterUncooked cake mixture
- fieldingHandling balls in play
- infieldBaseball's inner diamond
outfield · homeplate · dugout · lineup · walk-off · steal · bunt · score
Rotating structure harnessing air
- underhandDeceptive and secret
- releaseTo let go
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- spinRapid rotation around axis
mechanics · snap · delivery · control · grip · stance · motion · follow-through
Fitted hand covering
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
- eliteSuperior select group
victory · coach · teamwork · preparation · dedication · pressure · challenge · trophy
inning
Baseball game segment
infield · outfield · homeplate · dugout · lineup · walk-off · steal · bunt · score · baserunning
windmill
Rotating structure harnessing air
spin · mechanics · snap · delivery · control · grip · stance · motion · follow-through · screwball
glove
Fitted hand covering
helmet · mask · softball · cage · bases · backstop · uniform
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
elite · victory · coach · teamwork · preparation · dedication · pressure · challenge · trophy · bracket