Today, biffers tend to be known as big hitters. Bite
the turn a spin bowler is able to produce on a pitch. Block
A defensive shot, intending to stop the ball safely without attempting to score runs. The most common form of block is the forward defensive. Blocker
slang term for a defensive or slow-scoring batsman, the opposite of biffer. In earlier times (particularly pre-World War II) cricketers were either professional or amateur. Typically, but not universally, amateurs would be "biffers" and professionals "blockers". The word derives from the natural tendency of such batsmen to "block" each delivery, rather than try to score runs. Such players tend to have low strike rates, but in many cases high averages due to their lack of aggressive shots giving bowlers less chances to dismiss them. They are typically less effective in limited overs cricket where quick scoring is often needed, though some are able to adapt their game to score quicker in the shorter formats of the game. Block hole
the gap between the bottom of the bat and the batsmans toes. This area is the target for a yorker, as it is difficult to block unless the batsman is expecting it. Blob
See duck

Bodyline (or fast leg theory)
a historical tactic involving fast bowling aimed at the batsmans body with numerous close fielders placed on the leg side. Bodyline was developed in the early 1930s and used by England (who called it "fast leg theory") during the 1932–33 Ashes Tour.
The batsmen seek to survive as many balls as possible before losing their wicket, without attempting to score many runs and avoiding aggressive shots. Sometimes regarded as boring to watch, and sometimes as producing tense finishes. Batting order
The order in which the batsmen bat, from the openers, through the top order and middle order to the lower order. Beach cricket
An informal form of the game played on beaches, particularly in Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and cricket-playing Caribbean countries. Beamer
A delivery that reaches the batsman above waist height without bouncing. This is illegal and an automatic no-ball. Further sanctions are applied to repeat offences, though the exact rules have changed several times. Since 2019, if the umpire believes that the beamer was dangerous and risked injury to the batsman, they issue a first and final warning to the bowler; a second dangerous delivery results in the bowler being banned from bowling for the remainder of that innings. Beat the bat
When a batsman narrowly avoids touching the ball with the edge of their bat, through good fortune rather than skill. Considered a moral victory for the bowler. The batsman is said to have been beaten. In some cases, this may be expanded to "beaten all ends up". Beehive
A diagram showing where a number of balls, usually from a particular bowler, have passed the batsman. Compare pitch map.