The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 28: Pitches thrown holding ball underhanded (8)

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A clue to POSTICHE.
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1."Underhanded" is not a good definition. I'm sure there is a crossword convention that "ball" can indicate "O", but I don't like it.
2.Nice clue, authentic surface reading (baseball).
3.Good surface, though I am unsure how precise a definition 'underhanded' is.