I found the rule. Fed Baseball, 2002 rule boook states:
3-2-1 "...Coaches may wear prostheses and use mobility devices." (New addition for 2002)
10-1-7 "...Umpires may wear prostheses and use mobility devices." (new addition for 2002)
Mobility devices are not addressed in the Softball book...yet.
Players may use prostheses and padded casts, splints, and braces. (2002 softball rule book 1-1-9.) Coaches only need to wear proper clothing. (3-2-1) Umpires may wear casts, splints, and braces if padded. (10-1-7)
Stay tuned for next year's changes.
Roger Greene
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