Simon Hughes
Half-volley - a ball pitching close to the batsman that he can drive easily without risk of hitting the ball in the air.
Heavy ball - a delivery
from a medium-paced bowler that is quicker than it looks, the ball hits the bat harder or higher than you'd expect.
Held up - a ball angling
into the batsman, which
moves slightly away off the pitch (see leg-cutter). It's Courtney Walsh's natural delivery.
Hole out - an attempted
big hit that doesn't come
off but ends up easily caught
in the outfield.
Hook - a cross-batted
shot to a ball rising above chest height, usually played by swivelling inside the line
and helping the ball on
its way.
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