Hey,
Just a question on a call that happened in a tournament this weekend. So I know there has been lots of controversy in the past on if the batter hits a ball straight down and it hits home plate and rolls forward whether it's a dead ball or not. From what I understand the home plate is in fair territory so if the ball hits it and rolls forward it's a fair hit. My question is, we play with the mat behind the home plate for a strike zone. We do not play with the thin rubber mat but with a 3/4" plywood strike mat. So if a ball is hit straight down and hits the plywood and rolls forward would it not be considered a dead ball? The plywood is in foul territory and your gaining an advantage by it. Any info you have on the subject would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Just a question on a call that happened in a tournament this weekend. So I know there has been lots of controversy in the past on if the batter hits a ball straight down and it hits home plate and rolls forward whether it's a dead ball or not. From what I understand the home plate is in fair territory so if the ball hits it and rolls forward it's a fair hit. My question is, we play with the mat behind the home plate for a strike zone. We do not play with the thin rubber mat but with a 3/4" plywood strike mat. So if a ball is hit straight down and hits the plywood and rolls forward would it not be considered a dead ball? The plywood is in foul territory and your gaining an advantage by it. Any info you have on the subject would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks