Bobowler

/ˈboʊbaʊlər/ noun

Definition

A cricketer who bowls with a short, jerky motion or a bowler in lawn bowling who uses a distinctive bobbing style.

Etymology

From 'bob' (jerking movement) + 'bowler'; a cricket or lawn bowling term for someone whose bowling action has a characteristic up-and-down motion.

Kelly Says

In cricket, your bowling action is like a fingerprint—some bowlers have smooth actions while 'bobowlers' have that distinctive bouncy delivery, and coaches debate whether the bob actually helps or hurts accuracy.

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