NFHS Update

[Bandit]

Originally posted by WestMichBlue
NFHS Update

4. What are “confines of the field?” His reply: “We define the confines of the field as inside the fence. I have advised officials that if they see a pitcher warming up outside the confines of the field, it is good practice to suggest to a coach between innings that a mask/head protector for the non-adult person doing the catching is advisable.”

WMB

"If they see a pitcher warming up OUTSIDE the confines of the field, it is a good practice to SUGGEST to a coach that a mask/head protector for the non-adult person doing the catching is advisable" ?????

NO it is not "suggestable" per NFHS. It is ADVISABLE to have the PITCHER and NON-ADULT person (assumming that it is another player, and not simply some fan) to return to the "confines" of the field ! I cannot believe that Randy Allen, a member of the NFHS Softball Rules Committee, would "suggest" to a coach to stay "outside" the confines of the field when NFHS rules clearly state the opposite. Is not that what his item # 4 is stating?