Fly Ball Communication

• To call for the fly ball, yell “BALL, BALL, BALL!”

• All other fielders in the area should yell for him to “TAKE IT, TAKE IT, TAKE IT!”

• Do not call a fly ball until it is on its way down.

• Call the ball only when you are sure that you can catch it.

• Let others know if you can’t get there by yelling “TAKE IT, TAKE IT, TAKE IT!” to encourage them to go make the play.

•  If the ball is hit in your direction and you lose track of it, let other players know that you cannot see it and be obvious about it so they can help.

Fly Ball Priority

• Center fielder has priority over all infielders and outfielders.

• Outfielders have priority over all infielders.

• Shortstop has priority over all infielders, pitcher, and catcher.

• 2nd Baseman has priority over the corners, pitcher, and catcher.

• 3rd Baseman has priority over first base, pitcher, and catcher.

• 1st Baseman has priority over the pitcher and catcher.

• Catcher has priority over the pitcher.

• Pitcher does not have priority over anyone but should help the catcher out.