off drive
The "off drive" is a fundamental shot in cricket, commonly played by batsmen to direct the ball towards the off side of the field.
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Definition
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(sport, technical)A shot played by swinging the bat vertically to hit the ball towards the mid-off region.
Example
- The batsman executed a perfect off drive, sending the ball racing to the boundary.
- He practiced his off drive to perfection, ensuring he could score runs on the off side.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "off drive":
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