lobpitch
nounUK /ˈlɒbpɪtʃ/
US /ˈlɑːbpɪtʃ/
A lobpitch is a soft, high throw that goes slowly through the air.
The pitcher used a lobpitch to surprise the batter.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A gentle, easy question or remark meant to be simple to answer.
The reporter opened with a lobpitch about the weather.
3. In sports, a ball hit or thrown in a high, slow curve.
She returned the lobpitch with a powerful smash.
4. A soft, easy task given to someone to help them succeed.
The coach gave the rookie a lobpitch for his first game.