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Federation Rule 5-1-2...It is a delayed dead ball when: (f) a coach physically assists a runner (see 3-2-2).

Federation Rule 3-2-2...No coach shall physically assist a runner during playing action.PENALTY: The ball is dead at the end of playing action. The involved batter-runner or runner is out and any additional outs made on the play stand. Runners not put out return to bases occupied at the time of the infraction.

Federation Case Book interpretation for Rule 3-2-2 Situation A: B1 hits a home run out of the park and, while rounding third, trips over the base. The third base coach helps B1 to his feet.RULING: The ball is dead and, since B1 is awarded four bases for the home run, he is allowed to score with this type of assistance by the third base coach.

Federation Rule 10-2-3(g): (the umpire-in-chief) Make final decision on points not covered by the rules.