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Originally Posted by rcaverly
Nip it in the bud, if possible. Otherwise, apply the rule.
3-3-1 . . . A coach, player, substitute, attendant or other bench personnel shall not: a. leave the dugout during a live ball for an unauthorized purpose...
PENALTY: At the end of playing action, the umpire shall issue a warning to the coach of the team involved and the next offender on that team shall be ejected.
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That rule says "during a live ball" - it says nothing about dead ball situations, which this scenario is.