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Originally posted by brandda
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Originally posted by Gold_Spark
(In our league's Little League age group, the Infield Fly Rule is waived).
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Why?
I've seen some odd ground rules, but never this one. I am curious as to the thinking behind it.
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THe purpose of the rule is to prevent a "cheap" double play -- not to give the defense an easy out.
1) At this age level, there are no cheap DPs
2) At this age level, there are no easy outs
3) At this age level, they aren't devious enough to let the ball drop on purpose.
4) At this age level, they aren't smart enough to know what to do after the call, if the ball is dropped.