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Old Thu Nov 16, 2017, 09:53pm
IRISHMAFIA IRISHMAFIA is offline
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Originally Posted by teebob21 View Post
Equipment checks (hats & bats) were part of the HS game for a long time, but there was no explicit requirement to have the equipment outside the dugout. I'm just glad they removed the inspection requirement...I believe the coach should bear all the responsibility and liability for ensuring players are legally and properly equipped. If only umpires were required to ask the head coach before each game ...
You cannot compare NFHS to any other association on this matter. Liability assignment isn't close.
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