0 (especially of a throw) made with the arm moving above the shoulder: --
1 (esp. of a throw) made with the hand and part or all of the arm moving above the shoulder: --
Experienced players strive to master the conventional overhand serve to maximize its power and placement.
The serve may be hit under- or overhand although underhand serving remains a rarity.
To tie, first place an overhand knot in the end of the rope.
Then tie a second overhand knot, pass the running end of the rope through it, and tighten.
One swims mostly upon one side, making an overhand movement, lifting the arms alternately out of the water.
Pitchers were prohibited from throwing overhand they were only permitted to throw underhanded or sidearmed.
This pitch has little lateral movement, due to his overhand delivery and the speed at which the pitch is thrown.
It is a particular representation of the simple overhand knot, the most basic knot of all.
