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Originally posted by debeau
No problem with that as it is an ASA rule .
I talk ISF which generally is the same with the odd difference like this one
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ISF 8.9 Runner is out:
a. When a coach
1. Intentionally interferes with a thrown ball while in the coach's box.
I do not believe #2 (defenses opportunity to make a play) applies as the coach is not interfering with any member of the defensive team, is exactly were s/he is prescribed to be according to 4.1.c.2. If every thrown ball which hit a coach was going to result in the runner closest to home being ruled out, the players would be throwing at the coach. This would restrict the coach's ability to perform their duties as it relates to directing the runners as they would always be looking for the ball, not paying attention to their runner.
JMHO,
[Edited by IRISHMAFIA on Jun 6th, 2005 at 09:54 AM]