Answer:

hitat

Answer	Crossword Clue
HITAT	Try to strike
HITAT	Try to belt
HITAT	Try to whack

HITAT	Try to jab
HITAT	Attempt to strike
HITAT	Lay one's fists on
HITAT	Try to slug
HITAT	Strike out against
HITAT	Try to punch
HITAT	Attempt to strike or avoid striking out
HITAT	Attack.

HITAT	Go for, as a pitched ball
HITAT	Deride
HITAT	Assail
HITAT	Try to swipe
HITAT	Try to swat