[RPatrino]

Around here, no buckets are allowed outside the dugouts in HS ball. In Legion, Connie Mack, etc. they do keep them out.

I tell them, if you need to sit outside the dugout, and you interfere, I will penalize your team. So, if you're the offensive team manager sitting on a bucket and your player's batted ball hits you, the batter is out!! If you're the defensive coach and the oppenents throw, batted ball or you get in the way of the play....bases are awarded.

Orrrr...you can keep your butt on the bench, where it belongs. Your choice.