long hop

noun

1. cricket a short-pitched ball, which can easily be hit

Example Sentences

Mag let him come near to her, and then gave a long hop, standing still till he was only at arm's length from her.

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And, sure enough, a long hop came to the off, curling inwards after it pitched.

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The long hop, if straight, should be played very carefully, and with an upright bat.

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But there's no rule that says you mayn't hit a long hop with a crooked bat.

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Needless to say the softest long hop to leg would not have tempted them to hit.

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