Softball Foul Tip vs. Foul Ball: Understanding the Rules

Question
Mens slow pitch softball league, following ASA rules.

The batter swings at the ball and "ticks" it; the catcher catches the ball. We had some discussion as to whether or not this was considered a strike or a caught ball.

I have always thought the rule was, it had to go over the batters head to be considered a fly ball.

Answer
Hi Eric,

Height of the ball doesn't matter if the ball is a foul "tip" or a foul "ball"

a foul "tip" goes sharply and directly from the bat to the catcher's glove and is legally caught.  That is only an out on a 3rd strike.  Foul tips happen occasionally in SP but are not real common.

A foul "ball" does not go sharply and directly and is an out if legally caught by the catcher.

Mark