Baseball Rules Review

What is the ruling if a batted ball hits first base and then rolls into foul territory without being touched by a player?

• fair ball

• foul ball

If a batted ball lands in foul territory and then bounces into fair territory before passing first or third base, what is the ruling?

• fair ball

• foul ball

When a batted ball is touched by a player while it is in foul territory, what is the ruling?

• fair ball

• foul ball

A batter hit a ball and it bounces over the outfield fence. What is the ruling?

• book rule double

• home run

• they stop at whatever base they are at when the ball bounces over the fence

Does the infield fly rule come into effect when there is one out and a runner on first?

• yes

• no

If there are runners on 1st and 3rd, what position is the base umpire standing in?

With runners on 2nd and 3rd, where does the base umpire position themselves?

After the game starts, who decides if conditions are fit for play and as to whether or not con- ditions are suitable for starting the second game of a scheduled double-header (two games between the same teams during the same day)

• coach

• umpire

• athletic director

• both coaches have to agree

What happens if a batter attempts to bunt with 2 strikes and foul tips the pitch?

• it's a foul ball

• it is considered strike 3

• the ball is dead and the picth does not count

What happens if a batter hits a ball that strikes the foul pole above the fence line?

• home run

• foul ball

• ground rule double