Answer: windup

AnswerCrossword Clue
WINDUPPitcher's motions.
windupa conclusion
windupAn act of concluding or finishing something
windupThe motions of a pitcher immediately before delivering the ball, in which they take a step back, lift the hands over the head, and step forward
windupAn attempt to tease or irritate someone
WINDUPEnd ... or start
WINDUPKind of toy that moves when you turn a key
WINDUPMotion on the mound
WINDUPGet ready to start--or finish
WINDUPEnd.
WINDUPPitch preceder
WINDUPPreparatory movements of Bob Feller, about to pitch.
WINDUPPitcher's arm-swinging motion.
WINDUPPitcher's motion
WINDUPEnd
WINDUPPitcher's prep
WINDUPPitcher's procedure
WINDUPStart of a pitch
WINDUPFinal act
WINDUPConclusion