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Originally Posted by Steve M

One of the guys I've worked with even raises the question - "Is there any value in signalling a foul tip? It's just another live ball." And, ya know, I'll signal a foul tip when one happens - but I'm not so sure that there is any value. He raised that question a couple of years ago and I'm still chewing on that.
If F2 moves and catches it before it his the ground, it's a catch & out. If the ball hits the ground, it's just a foul. Hmmmmmmmmm.

The NCAA Softball Umpire Manual has this as an optional mechanic.

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