The infield fly rule is as commonly misinterpreted as it is important. However, some fans find it difficult to explain.
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Let's defer to our friends over at Yahoo Answers.
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This guy knows the rules of baseball. Just not the one we're trying to define.
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Here's a strong theory on why it's called at all.
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Outfielders have all the luck.
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It's good to know the difference between fair and foul.
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And we've almost defined "fly ball".
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But this is not the infield fly rule. Sorry.
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This is closer, but only by a fraction of an inch.
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Baseball: known for prioritizing briskness.
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Two or three guys on base, yes. Less than two outs, yes.
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And the most factually incorrect response yet.
So let's get to it. What exactly is the infield fly rule?
