At some point a ball must hit the ground in fair territory in order to be considered "fair." If a fly ball starts its flight well within fair range, but curves into the foul area such that it lands in foul territory, it is foul.
If a ball goes out of the infield, lands in fair territory, but then richochets or rolls foul, then it remains a fair ball.
If a ball rolls in fair ground but goes foul before it leaves the infield, then it is a foul ball.
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∙ 2011-08-09 04:17:34Foul
The location of the baseball decides if the ball is fair or foul. If the ball is in foul territory, the ball is foul regardless of the position of the player touching the ball. The same applies for balls in fair territory. This is opposite the ruling in football.
the ball has to land in fair territory to be considered fair.
The "Field of Play" in baseball is known as "Fair Territory." There is also an area known as "Foul Territory" where certain plays, such as catching a pop fly, is an out identical to a fly ball caught in fair territory.
Yes, home plate is considered to be in fair territory.
it is a foul ball as long as someone in fair territory didnt touch it first
It is when a batter hits the baseball over the fence in the outfield in fair territory.
good question. i have no clue
no the only way it can be a fair ball is if you go to try to catch it in foul territory and then you drop it and it drops into fair territory
anywhere within the 90 degree foul lines
home plate is fair territory
It would be considered a fair ball.