The guidlines such as: how many outs are necessary to call it, how many baserunners (and on what bases), etc.
2006-06-12 10:28:38 · 10 answers · asked by Nowhere Man 6 in Sports ➔ Baseball
less then 2 outs, runners on 1st and 2nd or bases loaded. the fly has to be considered a routine fly ball in the infield.
2006-06-15 23:36:17 · answer #1 · answered by SPARKY 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
An INFIELD FLY is a honest fly ball (no longer which incorporate a line force nor an tried bunt) that would nicely be caught by potential of an infielder with easy attempt, whilst first and 2nd, or first, 2nd and 0.33 bases are occupied, beforehand 2 are out. The pitcher, catcher and any outfielder who stations himself interior the infield on the play would be seen infielders for the objective of this rule. whilst it sort of feels obvious that a batted ball would be an Infield Fly, the umpire shall on the instant declare “Infield Fly” for the excellent component with regards to the runners. If the ball is close to the baselines, the umpire shall declare “Infield Fly, if honest.” The ball is alive and runners would strengthen on the threat of the ball being caught, or retouch and strengthen after the ball is touched, the comparable as on any fly ball. If the hit will become a foul ball, this is dealt with the comparable as any foul. If a declared Infield Fly is authorized to fall untouched to the floor, and bounces foul beforehand passing first or 0.33 base, this is a foul ball. If a declared Infield Fly falls untouched to the floor outdoors the baseline, and bounces honest beforehand passing first or 0.33 base, this is an Infield Fly.
2016-12-13 15:48:19 · answer #2 · answered by tramble 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I recall, The infield fly rule is called when a ball is popped up and caught by an infielder when:
There are runners on 1st and 2nd base, or 1st, 2nd and 3rd base with 0 or one outs
2006-06-12 10:33:45 · answer #3 · answered by sczechj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Less than two outs, runners on first and second or bases loaded AND the infielder must be in a reasonable position to make the actual catch.
2006-06-12 10:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by ninjadanielsan03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ball must also be in fair territory. An umpire might call out "Infield fly if fair". If the ball lands in foul territory and is not caught the rule does not apply and the ball is simply a strike or a foul depending on the count.
2006-06-12 13:49:30 · answer #5 · answered by Bullwinkle Moose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Less than two outs with runners on the bases. If there is no one on then there is no need for the rule. It presents people from purposely dropping it for a double play to disadvantage the offensive team.
2006-06-12 10:49:00 · answer #6 · answered by meghanw1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bases loaded and 1 or 2 outs not on the third out
the rule put a end to the easy double or triple play
a good in fielder would let the ball drop and get at least a double play
2006-06-12 17:04:25 · answer #7 · answered by john d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Less than 2 outs, runners on 1st and 2nd or bases loaded.
2006-06-12 10:33:07 · answer #8 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TheOnly is correct. The rule was instituted to prevent players from dropping the ball to start a farced double play.
2006-06-12 10:34:35 · answer #9 · answered by Baseball Fanatic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
less than 2 outs and runners on 1st and 2nd or bases loaded.
2006-06-12 11:43:18 · answer #10 · answered by mattdoggbball11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋