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Originally posted by Mark Padgett
Personally, I think it's easier to understand than the correctible error litany.  Next time I see Juulie, I'll explain the infield fly rule to her, with pictures and everything!
[Edited by Mark Padgett on Jul 6th, 2001 at 04:05 PM]
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In my family, the infield-fly-rule is used as the ultimate metaphor for something complicated, arcane and difficult to explain. That's only because no one in my family ever knew Mark Padgett. I'm sure, the next time I see Mark, it will all be crystal clear. And then what will my family discuss over the turkey? I suppose we'll choose some tax-deduction as the new metaphor.
About rule 10.1.8, Thanks for typing it out, Tony. I neglected to consider that some on this board would be at a disadvantage without the text written out. I see what you mean about it not being a referee error, but what about other times when the "mistake" is a player problem, like...
okay give me a day or two, here, I need to process.