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Originally posted by MadMark601
Hi everyone- new poster here. I coach rec softball ages 9-15(two diff. divisions). My question is: If the infield fly rule is in effect and the fielder drops the ball what happens? (This happens more often than you would think at this level) Thanks for the help!
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Although this is likely not the case for the age level you are working....
An intentionally dropped fly ball (directed from the mitt to the ground) is an immediate dead ball, the batter is out, and no runners can advance. This is true for all hit fly balls and has nothing to do with an infield fly situation - NFHS 8-4-1c, 5-1-1j