1A short jump with both feet together.

1. 1.1North American A jump by a horse with its back arched and its legs stiffened.
   Example sentencesExamples

   • The saddle bronc had made two little crow hops onto the stampede grounds, but that was all.
2. 1.2 In diving, a generally unlawful movement in which the diver's feet leave the springboard before the execution of the dive.
3. 1.3Baseball A movement in which the fielder's momentum is enhanced through a quick pivot and step.
   Example sentencesExamples

   • Maryanne was teaching them to do crow hops in centerfield.
   • To put a little extra power into your fielding plays, take a crow hop to add some zip to your throw.
   • The crow hop is used to put you in a throwing position along the same path that you are moving.
   • In a properly executed crow hop, there are some key mechanics to be aware of.
   • His feet aren't in the proper position because he hasn't mastered the crow hop yet; he often stands flat footed when he fires to first.