hit the ball twice
The phrase "hit the ball twice" is a term used in various sports to describe an illegal action where a player strikes the ball more than once in succession.
Definition
C1Cricket
(technical, sport-specific)A method of dismissal where a batsman is out for intentionally striking the ball a second time with their bat or body while it is still in play.
Example
- The batsman was declared out for hitting the ball twice to avoid being caught.
B2Tennis
(technical, sport-specific)A fault where a player makes two consecutive strikes at the ball with their racket during a single point.
Example
- The umpire called a fault when the player hit the ball twice.
B2Volleyball
(technical, sport-specific)A fault where a player contacts the ball twice in succession before it is touched by another player.
Example
- The referee blew the whistle for a double contact fault.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hit the ball twice":
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