Overhand (adjective)

1. Executed with the hand or arm moving forward and downward from above the shoulder.
2. Of a stitch in sewing, made by passing the needle through the fabric and then back over it.
3. Of a throw in sports, made with the hand or arm moving forward and downward from above the shoulder.

Origin:

From over- +‎ hand, meaning with the hand above or higher than the object being acted upon.

Examples:

1. He threw the ball overhand to his teammate.
2. She used an overhand stitch to sew the patch onto the fabric.
3. The pitcher used an overhand throw to get the batter out.