2008 NFHS Interps

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Originally Posted by RichMSN

http://www.nfhs.org/web/2008/02/2008...s_interpr.aspx

SITUATION 20: With the bases empty, the visiting team is at bat and the assistant coach in the first base coach's box is wearing a dual flap helmet while the head coach in the third base coach's box is wearing a hard liner under his team cap. The home team coach complains to the umpire-in-chief that both coaches must wear the same type of protective helmet in accordance with MLB rules. RULING: The NFHS has not mandated that adult coaches shall wear protective head gear while occupying a coach's box. It is the prerogative of the respective coach to wear such protective equipment. The NFHS is conducting research to determine if protective head gear should be required and, if so, which type (hard liner, flapless, one-flap, dual flap) would be most effective. However, it is mandatory that when occupying a coach's box, a coach shall wear the team cap and that players/students wear a batting helmet that meets the NOCSAE standard and has dual ear flaps. (3-2-1, 1-5-1, 1-4-1)

Does the last sentence really mean what it says about it being MANDATORY for the the coach to wear the team cap in the coaching box? What if he wants to wear a dual flap batting helmet? Is he supposed to put the hat over the helmet? Is he supposed to put the helmet over the cap?

My guess is they meant to say the coach must wear the team cap unless he is wearing protective head gear, as they do not want bare heads in the coaches boxes. If I am right, why didn't they say it that way?