2017 NFHS Softball Rule Changes

[Dakota]

Rationale: Multi-color undergarments and sleeves are a distraction and create a possible safety concern.

Really? A possible safety concern? Really?

3-2-15 NEW: All equipment shall be inspected by the umpire, and is to be placed outside the dugout/bench prior to the start of the game.

Does this expand the list of what is to be inspected beyond batting helmets, the catcher's helmet, and bats? Or, did they mean to say:

3-2-15 NEW: All equipment that is to be inspected by the umpire is to be placed outside the dugout/bench prior to the start of the game.

With NFHS you can never be sure they write what they actually mean...