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Sweep shot
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a batting stroke played to hit the ball square on the leg side behind square, typically against a spin bowler
What is a "sweep shot"?
A sweep shot in cricket is a technique where the batter uses a horizontal bat to hit the ball, typically aimed at the leg side, when facing a spin bowler. The batter crouches slightly and swings the bat across their body to strike the ball, usually after it has bounced. This shot is effective for playing low deliveries or deliveries that spin away from the batter. The sweep shot can be played with different levels of power, depending on the type of delivery, and is often used to score runs on the offside or behind square.
Examples
The batsman executed a perfect sweep shot to dispatch the spinner to the boundary.
She attempted a sweep shot but missed, getting struck on the pads instead.
