IF has precedence

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Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

Thanx for the reply. I think I have it, but yet, in your words:

In every case of an intentionally dropped ball, the ball is immediately dead, and the batter-runner is called out.

...EXCEPT for those occasions where an IF is in effect. Yeah?

That's the part I am getting stuck on.

Look at it this way, they are basically the same rule with the same effect.

Purpose of the rule: to not place the offense at a disadvantage when the defense could gain an easy double/triple play by NOT performing in an ordinary and routine manner.