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leg glance

cricket
Also known as: glide

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In cricket, a leg glance is a shot where a batter deflects the ball to the leg side of the field. This is a specific type of "leg hit," which is any hit that sends the ball to the leg side. The term "glance" itself, in a broader sense, refers to a brief look.123

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