What is "throws"

Usage examples of "throws".

If Aikido can be said to specialize, it is in arm and wrist locks, finger holds and arm throws, but the man surely recognized a good leglock too.

Such a one, by his longer reach, will not only save many wide throws, but, because he is a good mark to throw at, will inspire confidence in the throwers.

On all throws from left or left-centre field to second base he should get in line with the throw, and on all throws from the same fields to the plate he should also assist in backing up, unless there is some special necessity for guarding his own base.

From this position it is extremely difficult to touch a runner who throws himself entirely out and back of the line, reaching for the base only with his hand.

And, fourth, he may first pass the ball to the short-stop, who has covered second, and the latter throws to first in time to put out the batter.

The length of the throw to first, and the short time given him in which to make it, occasion many wild throws, and if he fumbles the ball at all, the opportunity is lost.

This allows the second baseman to guard the territory between second and first, which he would not otherwise be able to do, and if the ball is hit to him, he throws to the short-stop at second, forcing out the runner from first.

But the positions which he is specially bound to back up are the second and third bases, not only on all throws from the catcher, but from any other fielder, where it is possible for him to get in line with the throw.

On throws from the direction of first base he will be assisted by the left fielder and from the direction of third base by the right fielder.

He cannot wait until the catcher throws or he will be too late to get in line.

He runs at full speed until near the base and then throws his body away from the baseman and his feet at the base.

Jim would keep them occupied for the duration, probably on hand throws, his current favorite.

The instruction had Progressed to hip throws, and the paired off students were going at it with vigor.

Mostly this was just a matter of warmup and uchikomi set throws, and I would make it back in time for the real instruction.

Much more recent, and known for its arm and wrist locks, it also encompassed both body throws and the striking palm and fist.