sidearm

• Describe un tipo de lanzamiento o saque, generalmente en deportes como béisbol o sóftbol, en el que el brazo se mueve desde un lado en lugar de por encima de la cabeza.

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.

   Lanzamiento lateral (en béisbol)

   • 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.

• Adverbio usado en deportes, especialmente en béisbol y sóftbol, que significa «con movimiento lateral del brazo». Describe la forma de lanzar o servir en la que el brazo se mueve paralelo al suelo, no por encima.

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.

   de lado

   • 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.