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What is a ball hit on the ground called?
GROUND BALL – a batted ball that is hit on the ground. SINGLE – a base hit by the hitter resulting in one base being awarded to the runner. STRIKE – term used when a ball is swung at and missed or is called when the ball enters the strike zone and is not swung at all.
What is it called if you hit ball over the outfield fence?
A home run occurs when a batter hits a fair ball and scores on the play without being put out or without the benefit of an error. In almost every instance of a home run, a batter hits the ball in the air over the outfield fence in fair territory.
What is considered a base hit?
: a hit in baseball that enables the batter to reach base safely without benefit of an error or fielder’s choice.
What is a batted ball that rolls or bounces in the infield?
A ground ball (or grounder) is a batted ball that is hit at a low enough trajectory that it hits the ground a short distance after being hit and then rolls or bounces on the ground. In some situations dependent on which bases are occupied by runners, a ground ball can result in a double play, often via a force out.
What are the three positions infield?
The infield is composed of four positions: first base (1B), second base (2B), third base (3B) and shortstop (SS).
What is the term for when the ball bounces and goes over the boundary wall?
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What is a pitch ball?
Explanation. By Little League® definition, a pitch is a ball delivered to the batter by the pitcher. How the ball reaches the batter is not a point of contention, as long as the pitcher is in contact with the pitcher’s plate and delivers the ball directly toward the batter.
What happens when the ball is called an infield fly?
In the instance that an infield fly is called, the batter is out, and the ball remains “live”, regardless of if it is caught or not. Therefore, baserunners are allowed to advance (at their own risk) seeing that the ball either hits the ground or the runner tags up once the ball is caught.
What is the definition of a base hit in baseball?
Base Hit: A base hit is any ball hit in fair territory that allows the batter to reach base. I.E. a single, double, triple, or home run. Baseball: See “ball”. Baseline: Two baselines extend out from home plate. These baselines extend through 1 st and 3 rd to the outfield wall.
Who is considered an infielder in a baseball game?
In the instance of a shift put on by players in the field, any player who positions themselves on the infield on the play will be considered infielders if the situation occurs where this rule must be called. The main thing to remember is that the rule is a judgment call made by the umpire.
Where does a batter have to hit a fly ball?
The batter must hit a fly ball or popup (not a line drive), over fair territory, and in the vicinity of the infield. It is not a requirement that the ball not reach the outfield grass.