slowball
Off-speed delivery toss
Slowball is an underhand pitch in softball or a deliberately slow throw, contrasting with fastball.
In figurative use, to slowball someone is to delay or stall rather than act decisively: They've been slowballing the permit application for months.
The opposite of a hardball approach—gradual pressure rather than aggressive tactics.
Deliberately slow pitch
- off-speedSlower than standard velocity
- curveballPitch with spin-induced arc
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- knuckleballSpinless, erratic throw
sinker · splitter · cutter · forkball · screwball · grip · delivery · windup
Pouring vessel or hurler
- moundHeaped earth formation
- catcherMasked diamond position
- batterUncooked cake mixture
- strikeoutBatter retired on pitches
inning · count · at-bat · bullpen · reliever · starter · battery · plate
Consciously chosen, not accidental
- calculatedFigured out mathematically
- patienceCalm during delays
- pacingRate of movement
- timingArt of choosing moments
misdirection · disruption · off-balance · anticipation · setup · sequence · methodical · deception
changeup
Deliberately slow pitch
- off-speedSlower than standard velocity
- curveballPitch with spin-induced arc
- sliderAdjustable interface element
knuckleball · sinker · splitter · cutter · forkball · screwball · grip · delivery · windup · release
pitcher
Pouring vessel or hurler
strikeout · inning · count · at-bat · bullpen · reliever · starter · battery · plate · rubber
deliberate
Consciously chosen, not accidental
- calculatedFigured out mathematically
- patienceCalm during delays
- pacingRate of movement
timing · misdirection · disruption · off-balance · anticipation · setup · sequence · methodical · deception · outmaneuver