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Basically it keeps the infield dirt a bit softer and most importantly it eliminates dust clouds when sliding, etc. Think about rec fields, they're not watered before games - or even at all - and they get to be as hard as concrete and quite dusty.
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Why do they wet down the infield of the baseball field?
To keep the dust down
In baseball when the catcher says coming down to the infield where does the baseball get thrown to?
second base
How do you prepare a baseball field?
Mow the grass, rake the dirt, chalk the foul lines and batter's box, and wet down the infield dirt.
Why is the first baseman always thrown a baseball at the end of an inning?
That ball is used by the first baseman to warm up the infield before the next inning. Instead of the first baseman hunting down a ball in the dugout to take out and warm up the infield he is thrown one as he runs off the field. It stays in his glove and he will have it when it is time to go back on the field and play defense.
What are softball bases made of?
Most softball bases today are made out of rubber. They do have a metal bottom that allows the base to stay where it is supposed to be. There are throw-down bases that are made out of foam and can be thrown down anywhere.
Why would a fielder try to catch a ball on an infield fly rule?
In the infield, a pop up has a natural tendency to move back towards the infield, happens down either line and in the area around the plate. So to compensate for the ball moving towards the infield, the catchers glove is positioned so it can move with the ball, rather than stabbing at it.
Why do you sprinkle water in a dusty room before sweeping?
we sprinkle water before cleaning a dusty room so that the water settles down
What gets the most viewers NASCAR or football?
If you count television, fans in the stands, and those in the infield: NASCAR HANDS DOWN!!
How do you survive a rapid?
Lay on your back and float down. Once you hit calm water then get out of the water. Remember, you can only be in the water for 15 mins. before your body will shut down!! And don't die.
Why is hot water freeze faster?
If you mean, compared with cold water, it doesn't. Hot water has to cool down first, before it freezes.
How do you Get Rid of the Stringent Taste in the tablets?
Was it down with water or crush it in the water before you take it so it doesn't taste as bad.
Why do we get salt water?
There was salt on mountains and hills before salt reached the water, then it rained and the salt traveled down in the water, then it evaporated , only some salt went with the water, then it rained the water, and the salt came down with it. Its rains over the ovean so...
