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long hop

noun

Definitions

  1. A relatively slow ball that bounces short of the batsman and is thus relatively easy to…

    A relatively slow ball that bounces short of the batsman and is thus relatively easy to hit.

    • It was a long hop, which bounced high and was flat-batted straight to cover to leave the score at 246 for seven.

  2. A throw that is intentionally bounced to a target, landing about ten to fifteen feet away…

    A throw that is intentionally bounced to a target, landing about ten to fifteen feet away from the receiver to create a ground ball that is easy to field.

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