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If, (while the infield fly rule is in effect), the ball is caught, the runners must tag up. If the ball is dropped or falls to the ground untouched, the runners may advance at their own risk.
Clarification:
The infield fly rule was enacted to prevent teams from getting an easy double or triple play by letting a popup in the infield drop. An infield fly is just like any other fly ball, with the exception that the batter is immediately out, with results in the runners not being required to advance in the even that the ball is not caught
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Can runners advance on the infield fly rule?
No, runners cannot advance on the infield fly rule.
When was the infield fly rule implemented in baseball?
The infield fly rule was implemented in baseball in 1895.
Can runners advance on a play involving the infield fly rule?
No, runners cannot advance on a play involving the infield fly rule.
Can you advance on an infield fly rule in baseball?
No, the infield fly rule in baseball prevents the defense from intentionally dropping a pop-up to force a double play, so runners cannot advance on an infield fly.
Who makes the infield fly call in baseball?
Any umpire may indicate the infield fly rule is in effect by yelling "Infield Fly" and extending his right hand above his head and pointing. However, the infield fly rule is in effect whether or not any umpire does this.
What happens when a Man is on first popfly in the infiled is this infield fly rule?
If the infielder is under the ball making it look like they are then yes there is an infield fly rule.
Does the infield fly rule inculde a soft line drive?
no because the infield fly rule is if a ball is hit in the air for something like 5seconds then it is automttically an out
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Infield fly rule
Is there an infield fly rule in MLB?
Yes, there is an infield fly rule in Major League Baseball (MLB). This rule is designed to prevent infielders from intentionally dropping a pop-up to create a double play opportunity.
Which umpire can call an infield fly rule?
any umpire can
Can an outfielder catch an infield fly?
Any fielder is allowed to catch any fly ball he can. If you are referring to the infield fly rule: under this rule, the hitter is called out and play continues as if the fly were caught even if no one catches it. It does not matter who catches it, but if the ball drops, the runner can tag up and run at his risk. The rule is only called when the ball seems certain to be catchable. The purpose of the rule is to prevent an infielder from intentionally dropping pop-up in order to get a double play.
Does Major League Baseball have an infield fly rule?
Yes, Major League Baseball has an infield fly rule. This rule is designed to prevent the defense from intentionally dropping a pop-up in order to create a double play opportunity.
