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Originally Posted by Skahtboi
I don't know if it is a "fowl" ball, but it was certainly a foul ball if it bounded by first base in foul (over the colored portion of the base) territory. The umpire was right about what clinics are teaching, just not in regard to which situation. The entire base is considered in fair territory once the runner has intially gained first base. In other words, the runner can run through the bag on the colored portion of the base, and return to the colored portion and be considered to be on base. Previously she had to return to the white side only.
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Clarification: The double base is NEVER considered completely within fair territory. The colored portion will always be in foul territory.
The only change is that a RUNNER may use either portion to satisfy the rules which demand the runner contact the base.
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