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Originally posted by rwest
By definition a foul tip is....
A batted ball that goes DIRECTLY from the bat, not higher than the batter's head, to the catcher's hand(s) or glove and is legally caught by the catcher.
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Notice it does not say "and is directly caught..."
The "directly" part means directly to what it touches first. Notice the companion rule, ASA 1-FOUL BALL-G where it goes directly to the catcher's equipment, rather than the hands or glove.
If the ball goes "indirectly" to the catcher's glove and is caught, it is a catch for an out. That is the distinction being made - does it first go directly to the glove/hands or not? Makes no difference if it rebounds up into the air after going directly to the hands; if it is caught, it is a foul tip. Otherwise, it is a foul ball.