long hop

noun2

1. •
   A relatively slow ball that bounces short of the batsman and is thus relatively easy to hit.

   • It was a long hop, which bounced high and was flat-batted straight to cover to leave the score at 246 for seven. — 2010
2. •
   A throw that is intentionally bounced to a target, landing about ten to fifteen feet away from the receiver to create a ground ball that is easy to field.