Pitcher Warming - HS Varsity Fed Rules

[pastordoug]

NFHS R1-S5-A1: It is mandatory for on-deck batters, batters, runners, retired runners, players/students in the coaches boxes as well as non-adult bat/ball shaggers to wear a batting helmet that meets the NOCSAE Standard.

Let's take the OP and apply this rule... is the person protecting the pitcher warming up a: on-deck batter NO, a batter NO, runner NO, retired runner NO, player/student IN THE COACHES BOX, NO, a non-adult BAT/BALL shagger, NO.....

Conclusion: There is NO rule which mandates a helmet being worn by the person protecting the pitcher warming up.

BTW I am certain the rule book specifically states that a helmet is not needed in this particular situation but since I am out of town I do not have access to my books...