Carry refers to the distance the ball travels through the air before reaching a fielder or the wicketkeeper. For a catch to be legal, the ball must carry all the way into the fielder’s hands without touching the grass first. Example: The batter edged the fast ball, but it did not carry to the slip fielder and bounced just short of his fingers.
Pro-Tip: Fast bowlers love hard, bouncy pitches because they help the ball carry much further after hitting the bat. Also, wicketkeepers stand further back for faster bowlers to ensure they have enough time to catch a ball that carries a long distance.
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