misfield
/mɪsˈfild/
verb
- 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.
Antonyms
noun
- 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.