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Originally Posted by DG
As an umpire I would refuse to give in to the 12' behind the batter mentality. It's not safe there, 37' away may not be either but it's better than 12' behind the batter.
As a Coach I would have my batters warm up behind the dugout if 12' behind the batter is the tournament rule.
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I'm curious as to why the rules set the minimum distance at "37 feet", if any closer would be safe, as the rest of the rule would imply. 12 feet surely isn't very safe.