Ball in play · Question 4 of 12
A ball hits the line umpire sitting on the chair on the fly. What applies?
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Answer
- D The player who hit the ball loses the point
Explanation
Line umpires in their positions are permanent fixtures under Rule 2. If the ball hits a permanent fixture before it touches the ground, the player who hit it loses the point (Rule 13 and Rule 24 d).