Chop On refers to a batsman’s dismissal when the ball deflects the bottom edge of the bat, hitting the stumps while trying to play a shot. It can also happen when the ball defects the inside part of the bat.
Reasons for Getting Chop On
A player that gets “chop on” means that he was being bowled. A batsman that gets bowled will be dismissed. The cause for such a decision could be that the batsman was not able to deflect the ball delivered by the bowler hitting the wicket. Another cause is when the bowler tries to propel the ball towards the wicket and the batsman was not able to defend it. Lastly, the batsman was cricket chop on because he was bowled, hit wicket, stumped, caught, and leg before wicket.
Avoiding Getting Chop On
If a player does not experience cricket chop on, he must have good reflexes to deflect the ball delivered by the bowler. In addition, the batsman must be able to assess how the ball was being delivered to be able to come up with techniques on how to avoid hit wicket, stumped, or getting caught. Although it is not easy as it seems as it takes seconds to come up with ideas on how to deflect the ball, not get the chop on, and make a run, it can be possible to avoid it through practice and perseverance. It also helps to review the techniques that bowlers use during delivery so that the batter will be able to assess the path of the ball and deflect it.
Scoring Opportunities with Chop On
Playing cricket is all about strategies and techniques. If the bowler wishes the opposing team not to score, during delivery the bowler should ensure that the batsman gets bowled or chop on and be dismissed. This is possible if the batsman was not able to deflect the ball hitting the wicket or if the ball was caught by the bowler or the fielder. A good bowler can achieve scoring opportunity if he is able to deliver the ball in a good line, bowling with sufficient pace, and bowling using lateral movements.
