Tagging up on an Infeld Fly

KJUmp

Just got back into softbal umpiring after 5 seasons away from the game. Need help...I'm drawing a blank here.
Infield fly situation (ASA SP) ball falls to the ground untouched. Are the runners obligated to tag up if they chose to advance at their own risk?
If so at what point in the play?
Thanks in advance for the help,

3afan

no - the ball was not caught so why would the runners need to tag up? the ONLY difference if an infield fly is called is that batter is out, thats it.

KJUmp

3afan... I know it seems obvious, but as I said...I've been away from it for a while and just had one of those mental block moments. Also, local (but geographically distant UIC of a very informal umpire assoc.) has yet to get 2010 ASA rule book and case book (if there is one?) into my hands.
Thanks for the reply and setting me straight.

Tru_in_Blu

KJUmp wrote
3afan... I know it seems obvious, but as I said...I've been away from it for a while and just had one of those mental block moments. Also, local (but geographically distant UIC of a very informal umpire assoc.) has yet to get 2010 ASA rule book and case book (if there is one?) into my hands.
Thanks for the reply and setting me straight.

I'm still trying to digest the 2009 version. Working w/ the 2010 edition would really be some preventive ump'n.

Ted

KJUmp

Tru_in_Blu wrote
I'm still trying to digest the 2009 version. Working w/ the 2010 edition would really be some preventive ump'n.

Ted

My mistake....of course 2009.

NCASAUmp

KJUmp wrote
3afan... I know it seems obvious, but as I said...I've been away from it for a while and just had one of those mental block moments. Also, local (but geographically distant UIC of a very informal umpire assoc.) has yet to get 2010 ASA rule book and case book (if there is one?) into my hands.
Thanks for the reply and setting me straight.

You can get the 2010 rule and case books, but I hear that those particular models are subject to a nationwide safety recall. Something about umpires bursting into flames for doing double-fist pumps. They will be available sometime in January. 😀

Or was that the 2010 YSISF book?