sideline cut
A 'sideline cut' is a term used across various sports to describe actions taken near the boundary lines, with specific meanings in hurling and other games.
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Definition
B2Hurling
(technical, sport-specific)A shot taken from the ground at the sideline where the ball went out of play, usually executed with a hurley.
Example
- The player expertly executed a sideline cut, sending the ball back into play with precision.
B2American Football, Basketball
(informal, sport-specific)A quick change of direction towards the boundary line.
Example
- He made a sideline cut to evade the defenders and gain extra yards.
B2Volleyball
(sport-specific)A shot angled sharply towards the boundary line, barely staying in bounds.
Example
- She scored with a perfect sideline cut, landing the ball just inside the line.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sideline cut":
jump cuton sidecut aboveoutside edgedeep cutshort cornercut belowgoal linecut inlateral passcut acrossoff sideinside edgeside flashside wall