NCAA - Status of ball mechanic

[Angler]

I know the proper ASA mechanic on a fly ball close to the foul line is to point either fair or foul when the ball is first touched, establishing the status of the ball before catch/no catch. Is it the same for NCAA? I don't see this mentioned in the CCA manual.

[3SPORT]

I believe the proper mechanic for NCAA is to have your hands straight up to signal dead ball (foul) and only point for a fair ball. I do not think they want you to point for a foul ball.

[Az.Ump]

FAIR/FOUL INDICATOR
The Fair/Foul Indicator signal is no longer
endorsed.
On any fly ball close to the fair/foul line the
umpire should straddle the line, feet shoulder
width apart, and, depending on the resulting
action, rule the ball fair, foul, or an out.

From the 2007 NCAA Umpire Manual

Paul

[topper]

Originally Posted by Az.Ump

FAIR/FOUL INDICATOR
The Fair/Foul Indicator signal is no longer
endorsed.
On any fly ball close to the fair/foul line the
umpire should straddle the line, feet shoulder
width apart, and, depending on the resulting
action, rule the ball fair, foul, or an out.

From the 2007 NCAA Umpire Manual

Paul

I don't think this is in the manual any longer. If a fly ball lands fair close to the foul line, why not give a fair signal?

A caught fly ball on the other hand is neither fair nor foul, it's an out.

[Az.Ump]

Originally Posted by topper

I don't think this is in the manual any longer. If a fly ball lands fair close to the foul line, why not give a fair signal?

A caught fly ball on the other hand is neither fair nor foul, it's an out.

Would that not be included in "rule the ball fair"?

Paul

[topper]

Originally Posted by Az.Ump

Would that not be included in "rule the ball fair"?

Paul

Are ruling and signaling the same? Your 1st post begins by stating "The Fair/Foul Indicator signal is no longer endorsed." Then it talks about ruling fair, foul, or out. Based on this, I'm not sure I can answer your question, but my guess would be, no, it's not included in "rule the ball fair".

[MichaelVA2000]

Originally Posted by 3SPORT

I believe the proper mechanic for NCAA is to have your hands straight up to signal dead ball (foul) and only point for a fair ball. I do not think they want you to point for a foul ball.

That's correct.

[Angler]

Thanks all!