Where must the infield fly be over when the rule is in effect?

• A. Over the outfield grass.
• B. Over the area of the infield grass.
• C. Over the dirt portion of the infield.
• D. Over any area of the field.

Answer: (B)

The infield fly rule triggers for a fair pop-up that could be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort when there are runners on first and second (or bases loaded) and fewer than two outs. The ball must be over the area of the infield grass, meaning it stays within the infield portion of fair territory. That’s why the correct choice is the area of the infield grass. If the ball is over the outfield grass or over the dirt portion, or anywhere outside the infield area, the rule does not apply. This rule helps prevent fielders from taking advantage of pop-ups by letting them drop the ball deliberately.