Loop
Loop in cricket is a term used to define the trajectory of the ball after being hit.
Loop In Cricket: Details
The ball typically gains more air time and exhibits a more noticeable arc when a spinner bowls with a high degree of revolutions per minute (RPM). In cricket, this loop can fool the batter, making it more difficult to determine the delivery’s length and line. The batter may also mistime their shot or play the ball earlier than planned as a result of a well-executed loop.
Key factors that contribute to the loop in cricket include:
- Spin: The amount and direction of spin affect the ball’s flight and post-pitch behavior.
- Flight: The height and speed at which the ball is bowled determine how much time it spends in the air.
- Drift: The lateral movement of the ball in the air due to spin, often seen in off-spin or leg-spin deliveries.
- Dip: A downward drop in the ball’s flight path just before it reaches the batter, often caused by overspin.
In cricket, loop is especially evident when a bowler bowls slowly, depending more on air deception than speed. Anil Kumble, Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne were among the great spinners who successfully challenged batters with loops.
