hit the ball twice

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === hit the ball twice (phrasal noun, uncountable) (cricket) A rule ("law" in cricket) which when invoked results in the dismissal of a batsman (out), whereby the batsman has deliberately hit the ball with his bat a second time for a reason other than to protect his wicket. === Adverb === hit the ball twice (not comparable) In accordance with this rule against hitting the ball a second time. ==== Derived terms ==== out hit the ball twice