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Originally Posted by SC Official
The rule says that the head coach cannot permit team members to leave the bench for an unauthorized reason. Going to see Mom and Dad is an authorized reason as far as I am (and all officials should be) concerned.
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While I wouldn't likely do anything here, I'm not so sure the NFHS would consider that an authorized reason. They really don't want players leaving the bench for unnecessary reasons. It may be necessary to go see mom and dad, perhaps to get a new contact lens, but just going to say hello is not what I would think would be authorized.
Going to the end of the bench or behind the bench or even to the locker room for a trainer to work on them...authorized. Going to the bathroom....authorized. Hanging out with friends/family away from the bench, not authorized.