GONE PLANE SPOTTING
Also known as 'Gone BA' or 'Gone British Airways', this is the term given to a batsman who leans back, looks up and lets swing. Its unsophisticated and usually a shot reserved for the lower order ... but not exclusively.
In a run chase, for instance, it has been known for even recognised batsman to go plane spotting (see James Harrison, below).
The point is, the batsman ends up looking at the sky as if keeping an eye out for passing aircraft.
Example:
Chris Grain and Mark Westaby, sat in the pavillion, are watching the Tigers' tail enders chase down ten runs off the last over. The Tigers batsman, who shall remain nameless, opens his shoulders and attempts to launch the ball with his head tilted back and an almighty swing.
"What was that shot then West-a" says Chris Grain
"Ah, he's gone plane spotting skip' comes the reply
Tigers' James Harrison uncharacteristically goes plane spotting with his mate from Audley Ducks CC. Gone all BA there, James?
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