A short ball bounces closer to the bowler, reaching chest or head height. Fast bowlers use it to intimidate or unsettle batters. For example, a well-directed short ball can force a mistimed pull shot to the slip cordon. Batters must adjust their footwork and balance to play safely.
Did You Know: Body-line bowling in the 1930s used short balls strategically to dominate batters.
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