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Record 1 2001-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
  • Baseball and Softball
DEF

A base made up of two bases joined together used for first base in softball.

CONT

Double base - Minor only! The offensive player must use the orange portion of the bag if a play is made at first base, and the defensive player must use the white portion ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
  • Baseball et softball
DEF

Deux coussins jumelés ensemble servant de premier but à la balle-molle.

OBS

Il est d'usage dans certaines ligues mineures de balle-molle de mettre deux coussins comme premier but : un coussin orange (coussin de sécurité) sur lequel le coureur apposera son pied lors de sa course et un coussin blanc, qui est utilisé par le joueur de premier but.

Spanish

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