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Bases loaded, no outs. Batter hits fly ball high enough for IF but the problem is that F6 is playing deep, isn't the most athletic kid on the team, and can't get to the ball before it hits the ground. I call nothing based on 3 words in the IF rule which states "with ordinary effort". What happens next is that F6 throws to F2 for the force at home, F2 throws to F5 for the force at third and F5 throws to F4 for the force at second. Triple play. Basically no one moved.
My question is, did I turn this into a 3rd world play by NOT calling the IF. I felt I did what the rule states by looking for ordinary effort but does that usually apply to balls hit over the fielders head on the grass instead of right on the infield? IOW, you look for the fielders shoulders to be square to you (when he's running out to get the ball) in order for it to be considered ordinary effort.
Thanks for your help.
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