hitting a ball; batting; batted ball
Sports term for the act of striking a ball with a bat, racket, club, etc., or the ball that has been struck. Common in baseball, tennis, golf, and similar sports.
His batted ball flew into the left-field stands.
To hit a strong shot in tennis, you need proper form.
A strong batted ball flew toward left field.
The outfielder quickly caught the ground ball.
He hit a sharp ball toward second base.
Watching the direction of the batted ball, the infielder moved.