Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In cricket, to pitch (a ball) too far, so that it can be hit by the batsman before it touches ground.
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- verb cricket to
bowl theball such that itbounces closer to thebatsman than agood length , allowing the batsman to hit it easily
Etymologies
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Examples
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The green is on a plateau with bunkers all about it, and if you overpitch it your ball will be in the rushes beyond.
The Complete Golfer Harry Vardon 1903
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They're trying not to overpitch Marshall, who is available almost every day and has done a great job this season.
chicagotribune.com - 2010
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They're trying not to overpitch Marshall, who is available almost every day and has done a great job this season.
chicagotribune.com - 2010
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They're trying not to overpitch Marshall, who is available almost every day and has done a great job this season.
chicagotribune.com - 2010
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If I overpitch, I don't throw the ball straight. "'
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If I overpitch, I don't throw the ball straight. "'
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