Coach's Interference?

[SanDiegoSteve]

You mentioned LL rules, not the original poster who asked the question. Why would you assume the umpires at this board are comprised of mostly Little League umpires? I speak in terms of OBR rules unless otherwise stated.

Take a look in the Official Baseball Rules book for the proper answer to the question. Rule 4.05 does not have a (3). It has an (a) and a (b). It also has casebook comments following which state exactly what I was saying (emphasis added):

Rule 4.05 Comment: It has been common practice for many years for some coaches to put one foot outside the coach’s box or stand astride or otherwise be slightly outside the coaching box lines. The coach shall not be considered out of the box unless the opposing manager complains, and then, the umpire shall strictly enforce the rule and require all coaches (on both teams) to remain in the coach’s box at all times.

It is also common practice for a coach who has a play at his base to leave the coach’s box to signal the player to slide, advance or return to a base. This may be allowed if the coach does not interfere with the play in any manner.