underarm throw
Low sweeping pitch
An underarm throw is a throwing motion where the arm swings forward from below shoulder level, releasing the ball on the upswing.
Common in softball pitching, bowling, and casual tossing.
Also called an underhand throw.
The technique generates less velocity than overhand throws but offers more control at short distances: She made a quick underarm throw to first base.
- tossLight, casual throw
- lobHigh-arcing throw or hit
- pitchFrequency of sound
- softballVariant with larger ball
- bowlingPin-toppling pastime
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