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Originally Posted by CecilOne
Rule 3, Section 7C: (JO Only) All equipment that shall be inspected by the umpire is to be placed outside the dugout/bench area prior to the start of the game for pregame inspection.
Comment: Requires teams to put all equipment to be inspected by the umpires outside the dugout/bench area before the game begins.
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I'm going to assume that outside the dugout literally means anywhere visible and organized. That would even include outside the fence, etc. when we are trying to keep a tourney on schedule.