misfield

/mɪsˈfild/
verb
  1. To fail to catch or handle a ball properly, especially in sports like cricket, baseball, or softball.
    • She misfielded the catch because the sun was in her eyes.
    • The shortstop misfielded the ground ball, allowing the runner to reach first base safely.
    • In the final over, the fielder misfielded the ball and lost the match for his team.
Synonyms
Antonyms
noun
  1. An instance of failing to field a ball properly in a sport.
    • His misfield in the outfield cost the team the championship game.
    • The coach reviewed the video to see what caused the misfield.
    • The crowd groaned after the misfield gave the opposing team an extra run.