Ground-rule doubles occur when a batted ball bounces over a boundary fence.

Ground-rule doubles occur when a batted ball bounces over a boundary fence.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only in playoffs
• D. Only in college

Answer: (A)

When a batted ball in fair territory bounces over the boundary fence or goes out of play due to a boundary rule, the ball is dead and the batter is awarded two bases (a ground-rule double). The scenario described—the ball bouncing over the boundary fence—fits exactly this situation, so it’s categorized as a ground-rule double. This outcome is different from a true home run, which happens when the ball leaves the field in flight over the fence. Ground-rule doubles apply according to the field’s boundary rules and are not limited to any particular level.

When a batted ball in fair territory bounces over the boundary fence or goes out of play due to a boundary rule, the ball is dead and the batter is awarded two bases (a ground-rule double). The scenario described—the ball bouncing over the boundary fence—fits exactly this situation, so it’s categorized as a ground-rule double. This outcome is different from a true home run, which happens when the ball leaves the field in flight over the fence. Ground-rule doubles apply according to the field’s boundary rules and are not limited to any particular level.