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In cricket, a "long hop" refers to a bowled ball that pitches short of a good length. This means the ball bounces on the pitch and then takes a relatively long flight after rebounding, often traveling higher and further than a standard delivery. Bowlers aim to control the length of their deliveries to make it difficult for the batsman to decide whether to play forward or back. A long hop is a variation in bowling that can present a challenge to the batsman due to its trajectory.12

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