round arm
/ˈraʊnd ɑrm/
adverb
- In a manner that involves swinging the arm in a circular, sideways motion, especially in cricket bowling.
- She threw the ball round-arm to avoid hitting the nearby players.
- The coach showed the team how to deliver round-arm without injuring their shoulder.
- He bowled round-arm, keeping the ball low and fast.
adjective
- Describing a style of bowling in cricket where the arm is swung in a circular motion, roughly at shoulder height, rather than overhand or underhand.
- The bowler used a round-arm delivery to surprise the batsman.
- She practiced her round-arm technique for hours to improve her accuracy.
- Round-arm bowling became popular in the 19th century as a legal alternative to underhand throws.