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Originally Posted by Lancerdad
I can’t find it in the book. Is there a hard and fast rule about a runner taking his helmet off before touching all of the bases? Or even before he gets in the dugout?
Thanks,
Brian in MI
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There's no "hard and fast" rule about taking the helmet off, but it is mandatory that they wear one while running the bases. By this I mean there is no prescribed penalty for removing the helmet, but it's something that should be addressed if they do it continually or simply refuse. The RIM specifically mentions that removing the helmet shall not result in a batter or runner being called out. See 1.16.
Tim.