Thu Feb 02, 2006, 11:03am
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Quote:
Originally posted by Bandit
Quote:
Originally posted by WestMichBlue
NFHS Update
4. What are confines of the field? His reply: We define the confines of the field as inside the fence. I have advised officials that if they see a pitcher warming up outside the confines of the field, it is good practice to suggest to a coach between innings that a mask/head protector for the non-adult person doing the catching is advisable.
WMB
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"If they see a pitcher warming up OUTSIDE the confines of the field, it is a good practice to SUGGEST to a coach that a mask/head protector for the non-adult person doing the catching is advisable" ?????
NO it is not "suggestable" per NFHS. It is ADVISABLE to have the PITCHER and NON-ADULT person (assumming that it is another player, and not simply some fan) to return to the "confines" of the field ! I cannot believe that Randy Allen, a member of the NFHS Softball Rules Committee, would "suggest" to a coach to stay "outside" the confines of the field when NFHS rules clearly state the opposite. Is not that what his item # 4 is stating?
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I guess it depends on how you are reading his "confines of the field" ... maybe you are imagining the pitcher warming up in the parking lot.. whereas when I read his comments I see a pitcher warming up in a dead ball bullpen..perhaps attached to the dugout or whatever.
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