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Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue
Although umpires have the duty and right to inspect equipment, the responsibility
for proper equipment rests with coaches, student-athletes and their parents/guardians.
"equipment" is on the players....
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In the meeting, the reason NFHS requires the head coach to be present is so he can verify "to the plate umpire that all his/her players are legally equipped, and that players and equipment are in compliance with all NFHS rules", thus confirming that he understands compliance is his responsibility, and it is not a game of "see what you can slip by the umpire."