Definition: To hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out. Compare ground (verb) and line (verb).
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Weโve got a question here about โflying,โ itโs quite a trick,
The dictionary gives us clues, quick, quick, quick!
It says "To hit a fly ball," that's the first part you see,
A baseball game action, for you and for me.
But then it adds, with words precise and neat,
โHit a fly ball caught for an out,โ bittersweet!
Think of a pop-up high above, a chance to chase,
If you catch it cleanly, ending the race - that's the space!
Itโs comparing โgroundโ and โline,โ you must recall,
Ground balls are low, and line drives stand tall.
So "flying" in baseball means a skillful swing,
A batted ball soaring, hoping for a thing โ
To be caught before it lands upon the ground,
And end that batter's chance to run around!
Do you understand? Any questions you might pose?