Reply To: Fair ball/foul ball territory

    Edward Miles
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    A ball is considered fair if it touches a player or an umpire while in fair territory. It is determined by the ball’s position when it is touched. A foul ball occurs when a batted ball crosses foul territory and collides with a player or umpire.

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