infield fly mechanics

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Windy day - but it was a steady wind, not blustery.

Bases loaded no outs, IFF - pitcher sets up underneath and has waved everybody off. The wind keeps moving the ball, but he's staying with it. I'm PU and call IFF at apex particularly after I hear the pitcher call for it. Sure enough it bounces off the end of the glove and the runners are off.

After all the dust has settled, a run has scored and we have 2 outs.

Offensive Manager is all upset, said he didn't hear me call IFF (probably true since the wind was making it difficult even to hear although my finger in the air should have been a clue), that the ball could not be caught with reasonable effort, yada yada.

My call Coach. Live with it.

Jerry