sidespin

noun

side·spin | \ ˈsīd-ˌspin

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Definition of sidespin

: a rotary motion that causes a ball to revolve horizontally

Examples of sidespin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pitching with top, back, or sidespin—as a former baseball pitcher is likely to do when taking up Wiffle ball later in life—makes things even more interesting. — Jenn Stroud Rossmann, The Atlantic, "The Contentious Physics of Wiffle Ball," 15 Sep. 2017 Noah shot midrange jumpers, each with his signature sidespin. — Scott Cacciola, New York Times, "Joakim Noah Gives Knicks Hope After Disappointing Start," 21 Dec. 2016

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