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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA (Post 1022980)

Okay, but as long as they adopt the entire rule, not just parts of it.

Sounds good to me.

Way too much ado about "taking the signal" aspect, which the international rule addresses with the "2 second pause". This year, wbsc allow one foot on and/or step back prior to the hands coming together (similar to pre-2017 NFHS rule). Wbsc allows a leap, land and follow-through, which I would support at any level of play. Still has the 24-inch.

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Originally Posted by Altor (Post 1022921)

I just Googled this because I was wondering the same thing. The apparent reasoning is that medical personnel cannot see the athlete's eyes in the case of possible head trauma without removing the helmet. I guess they believe sunglasses could be removed without removing the helmet(?).

That was the reasoning for football, but IIRC football does not allow sunglasses. I think this is another case of the NFHS creating a 1 sport fits all rule rather than being specific to the circumstances of each individual sport.

That is my personal opinion on the matter.