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The key here is that the ball went sharply and directly from the bat to the catcher's glove or hand first.
Had the ball went sharply and directly from the bat to any other part of the catcher's body or equipment that is a foul ball and a dead ball, by rule.
NFHS: 5-1-1d2
ASA: 1-Foul Ball and RS 22
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