Slapper Contacts Ball
A left-handed slapper hits the ball down the 1st base line that is spinning on the line. The ball then spins slightly off the line into foul territory, but because it is close to the line, may spin back onto the line in fair territory. However, before that happens, the slapper, who is now running to 1st base in foul territory, hits the ball with a foot. What do you have? Back to Quiz
Foul Ball
A foul ball is a batted ball that:
While over foul territory, touches the person, attached or detached equipment or clothing of a player or an umpire, or any object foreign to the natural ground.
Don't try to assume what might happen. This call should be based on what actually happens. As soon as the slapper touches the ball in foul territory, it's a foul ball.
The slapper could be called out in this situation if the slapper clearly displays unsportsman like conduct by intentionally kicking the ball. In that case, the slapper should be called out AND ejected from the game. Otherwise, contact with the ball in foul territory is simply a foul ball.
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