long hop
long hop · long hops
A relatively slow ball that bounces short of the batsman and is thus relatively easy…A relatively slow ball that bounces short of the batsman and is thus relatively easy to hit.
Meaning
2 sensesA relatively slow ball that bounces short of the batsman and is thus relatively easy to hit.
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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