This question is in both the Baseball and Basketball categories.
For Baseball, there is no rule specifying the width of the foul line. However, probably between 2" and 3" is sufficient.
Someone else will have to answer for Basketball.
There is no rule in baseball that specifies the width of the foul line, so, yeah, 2 1/2 inches sounds fine.
The width of the baseline is irrelevant if applied correctly. The outside of the foul line should be even with the outside of the 1st and 3rd base bag in a straight line from home plate (with home plate being in fair territory) to the fence. The key to putting a foul line down is making it wide enough that it is visible from all points on the field so a ball can be clearly seen if fair or foul. Most common foul lines are around 4 inches in width, but like i said this is irrelevant to the game play if applied correctly ---Tigersy2k3
If a ball hits the foul line, it is a fair ball.
Yes, the foul line in basketball is also commonly referred to as the free-throw line.
There is no advantage to crossing the foul line, however there is a safety issue due to the fact there is lane conditioner beyond the foul line, which can cause you to slip. The sport does require a zero to be counted when crossing the foul line.
it's a no pitch if it does not cross the foul line. if it crosses the foul line it's a ball
well you do this and that and that constituts a foul in Bowling stepping over the foul line at the lane before you let go
The markings on the field has a foul line. This is by the running paths by 1st and 3rd. Any ball that lands in between the foul line is a fair ball. Any ball that lands out the foul line is a foul. When ball rolls on the infield and goes out the foul territory will be called foul. But when ball lands on the outfield and rolls to foul territory is a live ball
it's a line drive that that is declared as a foul Ball
It's called the foul line. If you step on or over it you'll get a big, fat F for foul and you'll only have one shot to get down the pins.
If you cross the foul line, it will constitute a foul. The most common is your foot sliding past the approach, crossing the line and touching the lane. Another common reason is becoming unbalanced after releasing the ball to where you stumble and a part of your body touches the line or beyond the foul line.
no it does not have a width