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Originally Posted by Manny A
Looking at the NFHS rule book under 2-5-3, it says, "A single on-deck batter shall remain in her team's on-deck circle while the opposing pitcher is warming up." To me, that means the lead-off batter is the only player allowed outside the dugout swinging the bat.
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In PA, that's our interpretation. As an example, to start the game, the lead off hitter is the only one allowed in the on-deck circle while the home team is warming up. And taking this one step further, if there are no on-deck circles on the field (which is surprisingly all the schools in my county), no one is permitted on the field during warm ups.
Your state association may vary.