fair ball (Meaning)

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fair ball (n)

(baseball) a ball struck with the bat so that it stays between the lines (the foul lines) that define the width of the playing field

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fair ball Sentence Examples

  1. In baseball, a fair ball is a batted ball that lands in the playing field between the foul lines and beyond the infield.
  2. A fair ball must be hit before it touches the ground and must not touch any part of the batter's body or clothing.
  3. If a fair ball is caught by a fielder before it touches the ground, the batter is out.
  4. If a fair ball is not caught by a fielder, it is considered a single, double, triple, or home run, depending on how many bases the batter advances.
  5. A fair ball that hits the foul pole is considered a home run.
  6. A fair ball that lands in the stands is also considered a home run.
  7. If a fair ball is hit into the stands and a fan catches it, the fan is entitled to keep the ball.
  8. A fair ball that is hit over the fence but does not land in the stands is considered a ground-rule double.
  9. If a fair ball is hit into the dugout, the batter is awarded a single.
  10. The fair ball rule is one of the most important rules in baseball.

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(baseball) a ball struck with the bat so that it stays between the lines (the foul lines) that define the width of the playing field

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In baseball, a fair ball is a batted ball that lands in the playing field between the foul lines and beyond the infield.

A fair ball must be hit before it touches the ground and must not touch any part of the batter's body or clothing.

If a fair ball is caught by a fielder before it touches the ground, the batter is out.

If a fair ball is not caught by a fielder, it is considered a single, double, triple, or home run, depending on how many bases the batter advances.