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THE QUESTION ABOUT FAIR OR FOUL: THE RULE STILL APPLIES WHEN TALKING ABOUT A FLY BALL HIT JUST FOUL. THE FIELDER WHILE STANDING IN PLAY TOUCHES THE BALL IN FOUL GROUND. THIS WOULD STILL BE A FOUL BALL?
Parrish,
Fair and foul is based on the position of the ball when touched. If the ball is in foul territory when touched, it is foul. It does not matter where the fielder stands, but rather where the ball is when the fielder touches it.
On the flip side, when the fielder is standing in foul territory, but touches the ball when the ball is in fair territory, it would be considered a fair ball.
Judge fair/foul by the position of the ball in relation to the foul line.
I hope this has answered your question. Should you have any more please don't hesitate to ask.
-Martin Hoover
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Martin Hoover
Expertise
Questions regarding the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball and Softball. Questions regarding the history and organization of Little League Baseball at local, state, regional, and international levels. Advise regarding certain operational procedures and recommendations to Local League representatives.
Experience
Volunteer Little League Umpire since 2000; 2003 Little League, Junior League, Senior League and Big League Softball European Regional Umpire; 2005 Little League Softball Western Regional Umpire; Member- Hesperia National(Hesperia, CA) Little League Board of Directors(2003-2004); President- Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors(2005-Present); 2007 Junior Softball Western Regional Umpire
Organizations
Little League Baseball, Inc is the main operational center. I fall under Little League Western Region, and California District 49. I currently serve as President of the Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors.
Education/Credentials
Western Regional Junior Umpire School(2000)(Named Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Region Area); Instructor - Little League Baseball Western Regional Outreach Clinics
Awards and Honors
Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Regional Area(2000)
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