What is the 'Fair Ball' signal?

• A. Emphatically point both arms toward the ground to show where the ball passes in fair territory and shout "Fair Ball."
• B. Stand still and not say anything.
• C. Pat the top of the hat of your hat to indicate it is in fair territory.
• D. Point toward fair ground with index finger. No verbal call.

Answer: (D)

The signal for a fair ball is a simple, nonverbal cue: point toward fair territory with your index finger and stay silent. This quick gesture clearly communicates to everyone that the ball landed in fair ground and play proceeds accordingly, without needing to vocalize. Verbal calls aren’t part of this signal, which helps keep communication consistent and reduces confusion in a noisy field. The other options add extra actions or words that aren’t used for indicating a fair ball, or don’t convey the necessary information at all.