slow-pitch

American  

[sloh-pich] / ˈsloʊˌpɪtʃ /

Or slo-pitch

noun

1. a type of softball with ten players per side and in which each pitch must travel in an arc from three to ten feet high.

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Etymology

Origin of slow-pitch

First recorded in 1970–75; slow ( def. ) + pitch ¹

Example Sentences

The jerseys have a bold and innovative feel, or a slow-pitch softball feel, depending on your point of view.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2021

I'd imagine it's tough waiting on these slow-pitch softball-esque hangers after facing heaters and junk all night, but c'mon, you're still in the MLB.

From Golf Digest • Jul. 26, 2019

The annual event is billed as the largest nonprofit, one-weekend slow-pitch tournament in the country.

From Washington Times • Jun. 30, 2014

The trial, which picked up a couple of miles per hour on its fastball last week with Andy Pettitte's testimony, has dropped back to a slow-pitch pace this week.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2012

While we played slow-pitch softball, they, amazingly, played regular baseball.

From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2011