slow ball

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What does slow ball mean?

A ball that is deliberately bowled slower than normal in an attempt to deceive the batsman into making a mistimed shot.

How to pronounce slow ball

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “slow ball”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “slow ball”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “slow ball” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.