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Arkansas 12'
In Arkansas we have used a 12' coaching box for two seasons. The coaches that don't stay in a 6' box, don't stay in a 12' box either. I agree the coaching box should be to the end line like college. My rule of thumb is if the coach is coaching and not officiating then I let him alone. If he starts chewing, box in or out he gets a 'T' and looses the box. The problem in Arkansas is that home coaches hire the officials for their home games, thus the term homer. Most officials are afraid to take care of business and they will not call the 'T' for fear of not being asked back. I have a full schedule, so I take care of what needs to be taken care of. Only called one coach 'T' so far this season, but we are now in conference paly and things will tighten up. I vote for an enlarged box and let the coach coach the kids.
Jerry
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 Jerry Baldwin
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