Infield Fly Rule

The infield fly rule is a situational play that is ruled on by the umpire when all three conditions are met the umpire rules an "Infield Fly" or "Infield Fly Rule" Umpire.

- The batter is declared out and the runners cannot advance.

- The ball does not have to be caught by an infielder.

- The runner can run after the catch If the fielder drops the pop fly, it is still an out and the runners cannot advance.
- Runners must tag up (retouch the base) before advancing. Failure to do so could result in a putout on an appeal play by the opponents.
- If the player drops the infield fly there is no need to tag up.
- Player catching the infield fly ball ges credited with a Putout.
- If nobody catches it, the fielder closest is credited with a Putout.
- The rule is for popflys in the infield only. No bunts! No Line Drives!
- No error is charged to a player who drops a ball when the Infield Fly Rule is in effect.

- An error could occur after the Infield Fly Rule is in effect. It is in effect until the ball is caught or the ball is dropped.