sidearm

• Bezeichnet eine Wurf- oder Aufschlagart, bei der der Arm seitlich statt von oben geführt wird, vor allem in Sportarten wie Baseball oder Softball. Auch allgemein: seitlich geführt oder seitlich angebracht.

Describes a type of throw or pitch, typically in sports like baseball or softball, where the arm is swung from the side rather than overhand.

1. Sidearm pitchB2formalamericansport

   Describes a pitch in baseball or softball where the arm moves parallel to the ground during the throw, rather than overhand or underhand.

   Seitwurf

   • The pitcher threw a sidearm fastball that surprised the batter.
   • His sidearm delivery made the ball curve unexpectedly.
   • Coaches often teach sidearm throws for specific game situations.

• Adverb, das in Sportarten wie Baseball und Softball verwendet wird und eine Wurf- oder Schlagbewegung beschreibt, bei der der Arm seitlich parallel zum Boden und nicht von oben geführt wird.

An adverb used in sports, particularly baseball and softball, meaning 'with a sideways motion of the arm.' It describes the manner of throwing or pitching where the arm moves parallel to the ground rather than overhand.

1. In a sidearm mannerB2formal

   Performed with a motion that comes from the side of the body, rather than from above or below.

   Seitwärtsbewegung

   • He threw the ball sidearm to avoid hitting the batter.
   • The pitcher delivered the pitch sidearm, surprising the hitter.
   • She tossed the keys sidearm across the room.