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In Texas we are not going to use the 14 foot box, but are going to maintain the 6 foot box. In our area of the state we have been lax on enforcing it, but have been given a mandate to police this more effectively this year. This does not mean an automatic T if the coach wanders from his box.
It will mean that if the coach is chirping or even coaching at a vocal level where it draws the official's attention that he/she (must be politically correct) will be instructed to return to it...especially if they are talking to the official. If they do not comply with this request, then they are to be penalized.
The coaches will probably get tired of hearing "Coach, I will talk to you when you get back in your box". Just as in other areas which have been strictly enforcing the box, it will be a growing process for both parties.
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