An _____ is a cricket shot where the batsman swings the bat vertically and hits the ball along the ground. The ball is hit between cover and mid-off. 

Key Points

• An Off drive is a cricket shot where the batsman swings the bat vertically and hits the ball along the ground.
• The ball is hit between cover and mid-off.
• This shot is typically played to a delivery pitched outside the off-stump.
• It requires good timing and placement to ensure the ball travels between the fielders.

Additional Information

• The Straight Drive is played straight down the ground past the bowler.
• The Front Foot Defense is a defensive shot played with the front foot forward to block the ball.
• The On Drive is played to a delivery on the leg side, hitting the ball between mid-on and mid-wicket.