nothing ball

nothing ball
a) a pitch which has neither much speed nor much spin

If he cannot throw a fast ball, he may be able to get by on a nothing ball (a term coined for s looping delivery, which, though it doesnt curve, is hard to hit).

b) a ball which presents little attacking threat

two of the leading pitchers in the major leagues use the "nothing ball", a term used derisively by batters to describe change of pace deliveries.


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