Infield Fly Rule

[bluezebra]

"All runners must not leave the base until the ball has been touched by a fielder or has touched the ground"

I have worked EVERY level of fast pitch and baseball, and there is NO rule that states this ridiculous interpretation. An infield fly, as far as the runners are concerned, is treated as any other fly ball. If the ball is caught, runners must tag-up before leaving their bases.

Tell your partner he needs to study the rules, and their interpretations, more closely. And tell your association instructional chairman (if you have one) to explain the rule to this guy. He needs some serious instructing.

Bob