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Originally Posted by Joe3401
Here's the situation: R1, R2, one out.
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Okay, one out.
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Batter pops up over shortstop. I get out from behind the plate, call "infield fly, batter's out" and point upward.
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Two outs.
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R2 was on the way to 3rd and R1 stayed. F6 throws to F4 who steps on bag.
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Three outs.
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I don't move (still have my arm up) and everyone (!) leaves the field.
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Good for them.
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After most of the kids were in the dugout, I pulled the opposing coaches aside and explained how the infield fly rule works and that there were only two outs.
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This should be good...what did you explain to them?
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I got blank stares (gotta love this level of LL).
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Gotta love this level of umpire.
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After explaining the rule to them, offensive coach asked if he can put his runners back out on the bases.
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Heck, why not? After the call you made, he might as well try.