lofted shot
cricket
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In cricket, a "lofted shot" is a batting technique where the batsman attempts to hit the ball over the fielders and their heads. This shot is often employed in limited-overs formats like one-day cricket and Twenty20, where scoring quickly is crucial. It's a way for the batsman to try and clear the boundary for a boundary or to maximize runs by hitting the ball past the fielders. The term "lofted" itself means to send something through the air, often with a forward motion of the arm.123
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