What is a infield fly rule in softball?

Answer 1

An 'infield fly' is a term in Baseball where the ball shoots extremely high and is caught in the infield. This is important because it prevents a 'sacrifice fly' which would be a fly ball in the outfield where a base runner could possibly advance. It is also a rule in softball. If the ump calls "infield fly" then its an automatic out if there are runners on 1st and second with less than 2 outs or if bases are loaded with less than 2 outs. It is there so the team cannot get all three outs out of one play. If you leave the base after the ball has hit the mit of an infielder or has touched the ground you are at your own risk and is considered a steal.

Answer 2

Infield means the inner part of a baseball playing field. Its entirety is a 95 foot radius around the center of the pitcher's mound.

The infield includes:

• The pitcher's mound
• The pitcher's rubber
• First base
• Second base
• Third base
• Home plate
• Batter's boxes
• Catcher's box
• Coach's boxes
• On-Deck circles

Answer 3

If there are base runners on 1st base AND second base with less than two out, if the batter hits a ball that the umpire thinks that an infielder should catch, then the batter is automatically out whether the fielder catches it or not :) hope that helps xx

Answer 4

when there is a base runner on first and the batter hits a pop up.

Less than 2 outs any runner on base that would be forced to run (runner on 1st or 1st and 2nd or bases loaded) as a result of a hit ball and the ball is popped up to the infield.

Answer 5

Baserunner(s) cannot advance or be put out if the ball is dropped.

Answer 6

Runners on 1st and/or 2nd, less then 2 outs, ball popped up in the infield, batter is automatically out.