Question
Download Solution PDFThe term 'Straight drive’ is related to which of the following sports?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDF- A straight drive is a type of shot in cricket where the batsman hits the ball straight down the ground, along the pitch, towards the bowler.
- It is considered one of the most elegant and classic shots in cricket.
- Hockey, football, and badminton do not have a shot or move called a straight drive.
- In hockey, a similar shot is called a straight hit, but it refers to hitting the ball toward the goal rather than straight down the ground.
- In football, there is no specific shot or move called a straight drive, but players may use a straight pass or a straight shot towards thoal.
- In badminton, there is no shot or move called a straight drive, but players may use a straight smash or a straight clear to hit the shuttlecock straight across the court.
Additional Information
- Hockey: Hockey has different types of shots such as flick, scoop, drag-flick, push, hit, and slap. A straight hit is a type of hit where the player hits the ball directly toward the goalpost.
- Football: Football has different types of shots such as a chip, volley, half-volley, and free-kick. A straight pass or a straight shot is a general term used to describe a pass or shot that is hit straight toward the intended target.
- Badminton: Badminton has different types of shots such as smash, clear, drop, and drive. A straight smash or a straight clear is a type of shot where the player hits the shuttlecock straight across the court without any angle or deviation.
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