Understanding the Infield Fly

[JefferMC]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

The height (other than it cannot be a line drive)

Height goes to ordinary effort. Wouldn't you agree that a 12' pop not hit directly at a fielder will typically not qualify for ordinary effort?

Of course it's a HTBT, but...

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by JefferMC

Height goes to ordinary effort. Wouldn't you agree that a 12' pop not hit directly at a fielder will typically not qualify for ordinary effort?

Of course it's a HTBT, but...

Nope. Absolutely nothing to do with the rule and wouldn't even consider mentioning the height. That is just as ridiculous as saying a player cannot block the base without the ball when doing so has zero to do with an obstruction call.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Nope. Absolutely nothing to do with the rule and wouldn't even consider mentioning the height. That is just as ridiculous as saying a player cannot block the base without the ball when doing so has zero to do with an obstruction call.

I agree that in practice, and in front of the coach, no mention of the height of the ball should be made.

However, here, on the board, when you're trying to get your audience to "see" the play for themselves, it is relevant.

To the coach, simply use the terminology that is actually in the rule.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

However, here, on the board, when you're trying to get your audience to "see" the play for themselves, it is relevant.

Not unless the audience can also "see" the position of the fielders, have observed their abilities and, if need be, relative reaction to the ball being hit. Even then is can be confusing since the ONLY relevance to a batter ball in an IF situation is whether the infielder, pitcher or catcher can fielder that ball with ordinary effort.