• Runners on first and second base OR first, second and third base.

• Less than 2 out

• Not a bunt.

• Not a line drive.

• Can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort this includes the, pitcher, catcher or any outfielder positioned in the infield.

• In an infield fly situation, prior to the first pitch of the at bat, the umpires should give the infield fly signal to each other. When it becomes apparent that a batted ball is an infield fly (typically when the ball reaches its’ highest point and is just on its’ way down) the plate umpire shall declare “INFIELD FLY, IF FAIR - THE BATTER IS OUT”

• if the hit becomes a foul ball, no penalty, treat like any other foul ball

• if the hit remains a fair ball

• the batter is out regardless of whether the ball is caught or not

• the ball remains alive

• the runners may advance at their own risk

• if the fly ball is caught, they must tag up

• if the fly ball is not caught, they can choose to advance but as the batter has already been declared out there is no force play