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Originally Posted by Manny A
JMO, but I think the guidance in the umpire's manual on calling the IFF at the ball's apex is for "normal" circumstances. When you have anything extraordinary like significant weather conditions, I feel you really should wait and see. A lot can happen (as it did in my game) as the ball comes down. I cannot justify ruling IFF when the fielder can't get to the ball even if she dove for it.
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Well, that is your judgment, but be ready to have a talk with the coach when the ball lands at the feet of an infielder and they turn an easy deuce to get out of the inning.
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