Infield fly rule

[Dholloway1962]

Originally Posted by roadking

Can runners advance without tagging on a missed or fumbled called infield fly rule. Also do you wait for the ball to be caught or hit the ground before announcing infield fly batter out? thanks

Infield fly should be called when the ball is at the highest point. It is a live ball. Once ball is touched by a fielder, runners can advance with liability to be put out. If not touched and stays fair, runners can advance with liability to be put out, batter is still out.