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Old Tue Apr 09, 2013, 01:14pm
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Originally Posted by Manny A View Post

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.
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.
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