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What is the ball could if the ball is not pitched in the strike zone and the batter does not swing it?
This is called a ball, or a B.
What is it called when the ball is not pitched in the strike zone and the batter does not swing?
it is called " a ball" 4 balls and the batter walks to 1st base.
Can it be a strike to swing at a ground ball?
A pitched ball that touches the ground is a live ball. If the batter swings and misses, it is a strike. If the batter swings and hits the ball, it is treated as any other hit ball.
Can a pitched ball hit the ground before it crosses home plate?
A pitched ball can hit the ground before crossing home-plate. In most cases the batter would not swing and the pitch would be called a ball. But, if the batter decides the swing, the ball is still in play after hitting the ground and the batter may not hit the ball and receive a strike, or he may foul the ball, or hit a base-hit.
Can the batter hit a pitched ball that hits the ground before crossing home plate?
Yes, but if he doesn't swing at the pitch, it would be a Ball.
What are the three ways a batter can get on a base in softball?
The Batter can get to base: 1) with a good hit from a swing 2) when the pitcher pitches 4 balls 3) when the batter is hit by a pitched ball
If a ball comes to the batter and it's a good ball and it's not swung at is that consided a strike out?
If the pitch is in the strike zone, and the batter does not swing, it is a "strike." If the pitch is not in the strike zone, and the batter does not swing, it is a "ball."
What happens if a pitched ball bounces and the batter hits it?
It is considered a legally batted ball subject to being a fair or foul ball. Also, if a pitched ball bounces in the dirt and strikes the batter, the ball is dead and the batter receives first base as he was legally hit by a pitched ball.
If a hitter motions for a bunt and doesnt make contact and the pitch is a ball is the batter charged with a strike or ball?
if the batter doesnt pulll back the bat its considered a strike It depends If the bat passes the front of the plate then it is a strike If the bat stays behind the plate it is the ball It is determined the same way that a held swing is
Can a batter adjust his swing during the flight of the ball?
Yes.
Stealing home can a batter swing and hit a ball?
yes
If you swing and ball hits you is the ball live or dead?
If you swing and miss and the ball hits you, it is a strike and a live ball. If you swing and the bat makes contact with the ball and the ball hits you while you're in the batter's box, it is a foul ball and a dead ball.
