helicopter shot

noun

helicopter shot

noun

Etymology So called from the flourish completing the stroke, with the bat circled overhead like the blades of a helicopter.

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Ball games, Cricket, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports The act of hitting the ball with a wristy flick, using the bottom hand as the dominant force.

  • He hit three helicopter shots in that match.

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