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"I guess this is really about the batter's boxes. What boundary line would the defense be trying to erase?"
NFHS: "Players and coaches are intentionally removing the lines of the batters box to gain an advantage, primarily for their slap hitters. Removal of any boundary line makes enforcement of the rules much more difficult for the umpires. A strike will be called on the batter if a member of the offense intentionally removes the line, and a ball will be awarded to the batter if a member of the defense intentionally erases a line. A team warning will be issued, with the next offense resulting in the head coach being restricted to the dugout. Players are being coached to remove these lines; therefore, the most severe penalty is assessed to the head coach."
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