helicopter shot

English

Etymology

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

Noun

helicopter shot (plural helicopter shots)

  1. (cricket) 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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