hit the ball twice adverb 1noun 1 adverb1 •In accordance with this rule against hitting the ball a second time.The striker, on appeal, shall be out hit the ball twice if, after the ball is struck [...] — 1992 noun1 •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.Law 34 (Hit the ball twice) ... — 2003
