Meanings
How to pronounce "short of a length":
AU
of a ball that pitches short of a good length; a ball that bounces closer to the bowler than the area of the pitch regarded as the best for dismissing or restricting the scoring of the batsman.
Example Sentences
1
The bowler delivered the ball short of a length, hoping to induce a mistimed shot.
2
The pitch was slow, and the bowler struggled to find the right length, often bowling short of a length.
3
The batsman confidently defended the ball played short of a length with a solid block.
4
The bowler adjusted his line and length, opting to bowl short of a length to surprise the batsman.
5
The ball kicked up off a short of a length delivery, surprising the batsman who was expecting a low bounce.
