popping crease
sports
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In cricket, the "popping crease" is a line marked on the field. It is parallel to the bowling crease and situated 4 feet in front of it. This line defines the forward limit of the batsman's ground. When a batsman is running between wickets, the popping crease indicates the area where they are considered "safe". The term "batting crease" is synonymous with "popping crease".123
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