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We've been through this one many times, especially regarding ASA rules. Fed seems to be almost identical. There are still questions as to what the "not over the batter's head" clause specifically pertains to and, at least in ASA, whether it even belongs in the book. Unfortunately, the one ASA case play (1-58) is rather peculiar (it explains that a fair ball is not a foul tip).
For example, what if the batter swings at a 0-0 pitch that is over her head and gets just enough of the ball that the bat hitting the ball is audible? The ball does not deflect visibly but instead goes sharply and directly into the glove of the catcher, who has reached up to catch the ball above the batter's head. What's the call?
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