reverse swing
"Reverse swing" is a cricketing term describing a unique bowling technique that becomes effective as the ball ages.
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Definition
B2Cricket
(technical, sport)A bowling technique where an older ball moves in the opposite direction to conventional swing due to differences in the ball's surface.
Example
- The bowler's mastery of reverse swing turned the game in their favor.
- As the ball aged, the bowler started to achieve reverse swing, perplexing the batsmen.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "reverse swing":
reverse sweepswing forswing trotswing outoff spinneroff drive