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					Originally Posted by shipwreck
					
				 
				I have always thought that the IFR should be in effect even if it is only with first base occupied and less than 2 outs. What protects the offense if the defense just lets the ball drop and then turns a double play? 
			
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 Nothing, as long as the defense did not touch the ball in flight and 
intentionally drop it.