foul line

• Linie auf einem Spielfeld, die die Grenze für ein Foul markiert, z. B. im Basketball die Freiwurflinie oder im Baseball die Foul-Linie von der Home Plate.

A line on a sports field or court that marks a boundary for a foul, such as in basketball (free throw line) or baseball (foul line extending from home plate).

1. Baseball boundaryB1formalamerican

   A line on a baseball field that extends from home plate through first and third bases to the outfield, marking the boundary between fair and foul territory.

   Foul-Linie

   • The ball landed just inside the foul line for a fair ball.
   • The umpire checked if the ball crossed the foul line.
   • He hit a long drive that curved foul of the left field foul line.

2. Basketball free-throw lineB1formal

   A line on a basketball court 15 feet from the backboard, from which a player takes a free throw.

   Freiwurflinie

   • The player stepped up to the foul line for two free throws.
   • She made both shots from the foul line.
   • He practices free throws at the foul line every day.