popping crease

American  

[pop-ing] / ˈpɒp ɪŋ /

noun

Cricket.

1. a line parallel to and in advance of a bowling crease, marking the limit of a batsman's approach in hitting the ball.

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popping crease British  

noun

1. cricket a line four feet in front of and parallel with the bowling crease, at or behind which the batsman stands

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Etymology

Origin of popping crease

First recorded in 1765–75; pop ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Like Boult, Southee is probably a tad wide and one ball late in the over takes off at right angles past the popping crease and Watling does well to reel it in.

From The Guardian • Nov. 28, 2015

Like Boult, Southee is probably a tad wide and one ball late in the over takes off at right angles past the popping crease and Watling does well to reel it in.

From The Guardian • Nov. 28, 2015

With his front foot pawing the popping crease, he has appeared strangely hesitant for a man who has played 292 times for England – including a record 189 ODIs.

From The Guardian • Jan. 17, 2011

Prior was told to remain where he was by umpire Dar, who asked for the assistance of his television colleague to check whether Johnson had overstepped the popping crease.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2010

He looks wary and uncertain; against the quick bowlers his front foot rarely emerges from the popping crease.

From The Guardian • Dec. 22, 2010