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Hilarious, just ****ing hilarious.
Re-read the rule:
13.4.2 No player or coach shall use equipment in any way other than what is intended by the manufacturer (for example, banging bats and balls in a dugout). EFFECT—When brought to the attention of the umpire by the opposing coach, the umpire shall issue a warning to the offending head coach. Any subsequent violation shall result in the abused equipment being removed from the game (not returned to the dugout).
No ejection, no outs, no forfeit, they take away the equipment!!!
This is about the equipment, not making noise or unsportsmanlike conduct. There is no penalty to a player or coach. Could you imagine the chaos if the umpire walks by a dugout and see player using her glove as a seat cushion, or a doning a "rally cap"?
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The bat issue in softball is as much about liability, insurance and litigation as it is about competition, inflated egos and softball.
Last edited by IRISHMAFIA; Sun May 19, 2013 at 04:52pm.
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