Infield fly rule -- with strong wind blowing

infield fly, you said he camped under it then dropped, dropped it. he dropped it, infield fly

Let me re-phrase it: he failed to catch it ... because the wind was playing havoc with it. Point is that under those conditions it would have taken an extra-ordinary effort to catch it.

Not trying to be petty here, but it does seem like this would be open to some judgement on the part of the ump. Problem was, he called it as soon as it left the bat.

Thanks!

Wind could very well determine an umpires judgement to rule INF. Your description however, "Ump immediately calls infield fly as 2B-man camps under it and waits". Indicates to me the umpire was correct in his call. Remember this rule is to protect the baserunners. Don't call this one an infield fly and you've probably got a double play.
Generally the call is made when the ball reaches it's apex, then make the judgement,is the fielder under it?
I've called the INF when I knew very well the ball probably would not be caught do to talent level of the players. Remember "if the ball could be caught with ordinary effort". Not will be caught,we've seen the pro's miss these, it happens, but "could have been caught" is the key.

good response by jkk,

let me add that as young as 10U we've coached IF's who can grasp the concept, to "camp under" & simply let the ball drop untouched at the last second if their location (& the pop fly) is favorable to making a play and getting an extra out (or 2 ) on a confused runner

Chairman -

Interesting concept.
Teach a player to learn "how not to catch" a pop-up.

That is the reason why the infield fly rule was put into place.

Positive Coaching ?????

Runner can still advance at their own risk.