• A batted ball remains alive and in play when it strikes home plate: This is a common misconception - many, many years ago when a batted ball struck home plate it was declared a dead ball.

• In the event that a batted ball comes to rest on home plate, it shall be ruled a fair ball and the plate umpire shall signal accordingly.

• Remember, the fair/foul lines come to the back point of home plate so the plate is completely in fair territory.

• When properly installed, first and third base are positioned on the diamond completely in fair territory. A smart Umpire looks around between pitches to ensure this is always true.

• Once a batted ball strikes first or third base without having been first touched by a player, the batted ball shall be ruled a fair ball regardless of where the ball ends up.

• Once the ball touches first of third base it does not have to pass the base, touching the base is all that is required to make it a fair ball.

• The plate umpire should signal fair ball immediately once the batted ball strikes the base.

• Once a batted ball strikes second base without having been first touched by a player, the batted ball shall be ruled a fair ball.