Foul Tip/Foul Out

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

I have no clue how many years its going to take for this to be understood and when I can go an entire season without hearing "it didnt go above her head" (or even a single call!).. but probably not for a long time..

Not until all Organizations and Associations are consistent.

DSI (Dixie Youth Softball) 2008 - Definitions

40. FOUL TIP — A foul tip is a batted ball which goes directly from the bat, not higher than the batter’s head, to the catcher’s hand(s) and is legally caught by the catcher.

How a batted ball that goes head high can be considered going directly to the catcher's hands is beyond me but it is what I have to call when I do these games. DSI is the only option for girls wanting to play rec ball in my area. Many of these girls play on high school teams and also do travel ball in ASA, NSA, ISA, AA, PONY, etc. and the different rules can be very confusing to them.