free hit
noun/ˌfriː ˈhɪt/
/ˌfriː ˈhɪt/
- (in some forms of cricket) an opportunity to hit the ball and score runs (= points) without the possibility of being out, after a no-ball has been bowled (= a ball has been thrown in a way that is not allowed)
- He smashed a four off the free hit.
- (in hockey) an opportunity to hit the ball without any opposition, which is given to one team when the other team commits a foul (= breaks the rules)
- The referee awarded a free hit for obstruction.
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