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And our association makes them do it by the book.
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Our association, and pretty much the rest of the state, does the same thing. When we get complaints from coaches regarding "mundane" rules which we enforce, i.e., extension of the dugout, inside line of the batter's box drawn, coaches' box drawn, etc, we refer them to the state. Then the state instructs them to follow the rules or risk forfeit on the next occurance.
And especially if it is a safety issue like dugout extension, the state expects immediate compliance or fines and/or suspensions will occur.
There was so much flack with one school last year over the damn catcher's box that WE would be given a two-week suspension if it was discovered that we played a game without the field being properly marked.
And another thing, it's a huge liability with the dugout extensions going toward the plate. To allow them to do that is downright irresponsible anyway. High school rules are written for high school players (minors), not adults who take liability for their own actions. Coaches who comprimise safety don't give a damn about you OR their player's safety, and wouldn't put up with it.