long hop

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A relatively slow ball that bounces short of the batsman and is thus relatively easy to hit.
  2. 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.

Pronunciation

en-au-long hop.ogg

Word forms

long hop long hops

Antonyms

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