Coin Toss Mechanics

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How do your respective associations interpret the coin toss rules? Specifically, I'm referring to the rule that says only 4 captains are allowed at the toss and everyone else must be in their respective team boxes or "well away" from the vicinity of the toss.

For years we've always allowed extra players to come to the hash. I know I did on Senior day many years ago. Coaches are taking advantage of that now and sending the whole team to the hash to "stare down" their opponents. I'm sure we'll agree this shouldn't be allowed to happen.

What guidelines to you use? What does "well away" really mean? I continue to say the hash but some may interpret the hash to close (it's about 20-24 feet). I think we need to be flexible and also keep this reasonable...all the seniors for senior day...an extra captain....someone who is hurt, etc.

I couple of guys I know said they will not let anyone out to the hash to avoid issues. I'm not sure I agree we should be that strict but we do need to put parameters around this.

Any thoughts, ideas, or guidelines you have in place and would like to share would be appreciated.