Like type of delivery in pit area (8)

I believe the answer is:

underarm

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'delivery in pit area' is the definition.
'underarm' can be an answer for 'delivery' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'in pit area' bit.

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for underarm that I've seen before include "Potentially unsportsmanlike bowling" , "Type of service" , "How they used to deliver" , "Could such a delivery" , "Low type of throw" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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