[PeteBooth]

Originally posted by cowbyfan1

We have an "official" in our high school association that insists that batter boxes, foul lines, on deck circles and coaches boxes have to be drawn before a game starts.

This guy has benn known to hold up starting ball games till all of the lines were drawn (on deck and coaches boxes included) and has been known to draw them himself. Tee would love calling with this guy!

My first question would be

Why hasn't this been brought-up in the association meeting? Is this official a "Big Dog" so every member kisses his you know what or is afraid to express their opinions.

In addition if he is holding up ball-games are the coaches complaining to the assignor?

Your thread is an association problem not a strict FED problem.

Why!

Check out FED rule 3-2-1

While occupying a coaches box, he shall be in the uniform of his team.

In doing modified HS baseball you will no doubt find coaches out of uniform or have no uniform period because of budget constraints. If someone complains, you simply notify the AD's office.

In Summary, Your thread falls under the category of "Check with your association" / AD's Office and is not a STRICT FED thing.

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