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Originally Posted by Jim D
As I said, I never had a problem before this rule was added. I kept the coaches back and had no problems. Coaches never were allowed on the field before this rule so I don't see a saftey advantage.
I don't know the specifics of the case in Texas but if he was on the playing field when he was hit, this rule didn't help him. If he was in the coaches box when he was hit, this rule didn't help him either so I don't see how that point is valid.
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The coaches box in Texas is 6 ft from the sideline. The area in front of the coaches box is restricted area and that is where the coach was. If we are not enforcing the rule then we are liable. I do understand though that the NF rules may be different in regards to a coaching box in comparison to NCAA rules. I was just posting that we must keep the coaches back and enforce whatever the rule for whatever level we work due to safety to not only us, but to players and coaches as well.