fly slip
In cricket, "fly slip" refers to a strategic fielding position set deeper than traditional slips to catch balls that travel further.
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Definition
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(technical)A fielding position set deeper than the usual slip positions to catch balls that edge off the bat and travel further.
Example
- The captain placed a fielder at fly slip to catch any high edges.
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