A googly is a deceptive delivery from a leg-spin bowler that turns the opposite way than the batter expects. To a right-handed batter, the ball appears to be moving away, but suddenly jagged back toward the wickets after bouncing.
Example: The spinner took a wicket with a perfect googly that went through the gate and knocked the bails off. Pro-Tip: You can often spot a googly by watching the back of the bowler’s hand as they release the ball.
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