Googly

usgb/ˈɡuːɡli/
noun

In cricket, a googly is a delivery bowled by a leg-spin bowler that is designed to turn in the opposite direction from what the batsman expects.

The bowler surprised everyone with his googly, which the batsman completely misread.
Visual representation of "googly" - In cricket, a googly is a delivery bowled by a leg-spin bowler that is designed to turn in the opposite direction from what the batsman expects.

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leg spin, cricket ball, bowler delivery

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Sports Terminology

Understanding sports terms is essential in cricket for effective communication.

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A googly is often contrasted with a leg break delivery.
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Deceptive Delivery

In discussing strategies, recognizing the types of deliveries can enhance gameplay understanding.

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The googly can outsmart even experienced batsmen.
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Common Pitfalls

Be careful not to confuse a googly with other types of spin balls like the leg break.

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They have different turning effects on the ball.
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