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Why is tougher to field a ball at third base then at first base?
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∙ 14y ago
When hit by right hand-ers (the majority of batters) it means the ball was pulled that direction and is going much faster. So the 3rd baseman must have fast reflexes. Also the 3rd baseman then has to make the throw to 1st base. This is a far throw and the 3rd baseman must have a strong accurate arm.
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When a ball hits the line is that good?
That depends. If it hits the line past first or third base it's a fair ball. Whether or not that's good depends on if your team is batting or in the field. If it hits the line before first or third base is may or may not be a fair ball depending on when it was touched by the fielder or the ball's location when it passes first or third base
What a team often does if it does make a first down on the third attempt?
Depending on field position the team with the ball will most likely punt or attempt a field goal.
Does a run count if there are men on first and third with one out then a fly ball is hit to left field the man on third tags man on first leaves early and the ball is thrown to first for a double play?
yes the run will count because the guy on first is the only one that left early.
What a team often does if it does not make a first down on the third attempt?
Depending on field position the team with the ball will most likely punt or attempt a field goal.
What defines a fair ball?
A fair ball is if the ball stays on the field and not past the white line until it reaches first or third if it's a grounder. If it's a pop fly than if the ball doesnt go outside of the white line it's fair.
Who is responsibility is it to call a fair or foul ball?
If it is a fly ball into the outfield up the first or third base foul line, it will be the responsibility of the first or third base umpire. If it is a (pop) fly ball in the infield area, it is generally the responsibility of the closest umpire. If it is a ground ball up the foul line between home and first or home and third, it is generally the home plate umpire's responsibility; however, if it is a bounding ball that bounces over or nearly over first or third base, or if it is a ground ball that continues to roll up the line almost to first or third, it will generally be the responsibility of the first or third base umpire. This is one of the reasons umpires work as a team for several games in succession, so they know what each of their responsibilities are. In play-off games, there may be additional umpires on the field and these responsibilities will be adjusted accordingly.
What if the ball hits the foul pole?
The ball is fairImproved answer:If this takes place BEFORE either first or third base, the ball is FOULIf the ball makes first contact with the ground PAST first or third on the chalk line and rolls foul, the ball is FAIR.
What is foul ball or foul territory?
Foul territory is that part of the playing field outside the first and third base lines extended to the fence and perpendicularly upwards. A foul ball is a batted ball that settles on foul territory between home and first base, or between home and third base, or that bounds past first or third base on or over foul territory, or that first falls on foul territory beyond first or third base, or that, while on or over foul territory, touches the person of an umpire or player, or any object foreign to the natural ground.
Name something a person might do at a baseball stadium that might get him kicked out?
Running onto the field. Interfering with a ball that is in play (reaching over the railing to field a fair ball grounded down the first/third base line or reaching over the railing to field fly ball). Start a fight with another fan. Scream profane language at another fan or player.
If a ball is hit between first and home and hits fair territory first then goes foul before passing first base is the ball considered fair or foul?
That ball would be considered foul. For a ball that passes first or third base to be fair, it must be between the baselines when it passes first or third base.
If a ball lands foul and roles in bounds is it foul?
If the ball lands foul past first or third base the ball is foul regardless of where it rolls. If the ball lands foul before first/third base and rolls fair before first/third base, the ball is fair. If the ball lands foul before first/third base and rolls foul past first/third base, the ball is foul. If the ball is touched while it is in foul territory before reaching first or third base it is considered foul and vise versa if it is touched in fair territory. Otherwise whether it is fair or foul is determined by where the ball stops. ** if the ball hits any part of 1st or 3rd base it is a fair ball
How can you score home from third in softball?
Past ball, the player scores on a hit or on a sacrifice fly ball, tag up on a hard it fly ball in the out field, a delayed steal, etc.
