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In both Baseball and softball all lines are considered to be fair territory. If a batted ball hits the line on the fly, but then rolls into foul territory, it is still considered a fair ball. This rule only applies to a ball hit past either the first or third base bag. A ball that hits the line, or inside the line, before reaching the first or third base bag is a foul ball.
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BlakeThe plate is in fair territory, so if a batted ball strikes the plate it has nothing to do with the play. What's considered is where is the ball when it is touched or when it comes to rest.
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Can you get a foul in softball?
You can not get a foul but you can hit a foul ball when the ball is hit outside of the lines.
What is the over line in softball?
Foul
What is the limit of foul balls allowed in softball?
There is no limit on the number of foul balls.
Can a base runner have one foot on foul ground before taking off in softball?
yes, she can because it will give her more power to run the bases
What is a fair in softball?
Any ball that lands in the area within the foul line
In girls fastpitch softball can the catcher catch a foul ball in her helmet?
No, in no level of softball or baseball can you use your helment or hat to catch a ball
Which softball player is in foul territory?
The catcher is usually in foul territory when the pitch is thrown; although, legally, any player but the pitcher COULD be there.
What is the different between fair and foul in softball?
There are lines placed to divide the foul territory and the fair territory. Any ball that lands on the foul territory will be called foul. When the ball enters the fair territory, ball is at play.
In softball and you are in your stance and the pitcher throws the ball and hits your bat without you swinging is that a foul ball?
no. because you have to swing for it to be a foul ball .its really a strike
Do you run clockwise on softball?
No...you run counterclockwise.
Is a home run ball that lands foul a home run?
Yes, it is a home run if the baseball hits the foul pole.
Can you catch a softball of the fence in softball?
No if it is a foul ball or if it hits the fence and you catch it it does not matter you still can play it if it is not foul but if it is foul and you catch it when it hits the fence they just call it a strike. Actually - you CAN catch a ball off the fence. There is no rule against it, however it will NOT be counted as an out. The fence is part of the field just like the ground. Therefore, if it hits the fence in foul or fair territory, it is played the same as if it had hit the ground before you caught it.
