The term 'HARDLY LINE DRIVES' can be summarized by the crossword solution 'BLOOPS' (6 letters). A blooper is a type of batted ball in baseball that is hit very softly and usually does not travel far. It is often referred to as a 'bloop single' because it is usually a single base hit. Bloopers are usually hit high in the air and land just beyond the infielders, making them difficult to catch.