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Old Sun Jan 21, 2007, 08:45pm
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Fed - Speed Gun

If this has come up before I apologize. I haven't seen it. This came up in our Rules Clinic this evening.

1. Is it legal for a coach to use a speed gun on the field during play?

2. Is it legal for a coach to use a speed gun off the field and directly behind the catcher?

3. In 1 & 2 is it legal for the coach to call out the results for all to hear?

4. Is it legal for a fan to use a speed gun and call out the results for all to hear?


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Old Mon Jan 22, 2007, 02:03am
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1. Is it legal for a coach to use a speed gun on the field during play?
Rule 3.13 says they cannot use electronic communication, television monitoring or replay equipment for coaching purposes during the course of the game.

A speed gun would not fall into that category so yes they can use it.

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2. Is it legal for a coach to use a speed gun off the field and directly behind the catcher?
As long as they aren't distracting the play I won't have a problem with it. Some might because they would have to leave the confines of the bench area. Most guns I've seen can be used in the bench area.

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3. In 1 & 2 is it legal for the coach to call out the results for all to hear?
Not sure if it's illegal but I wouldn't allow it.

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4. Is it legal for a fan to use a speed gun and call out the results for all to hear?
See above.
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Old Mon Jan 22, 2007, 08:39am
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There are no rules about what spectators can say, even "safe" when the throw clearly beats the runner, or ...
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Old Mon Jan 22, 2007, 02:11pm
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I would not allow a speed gun on the field of play.
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Old Mon Jan 22, 2007, 02:52pm
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Nor would I.
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Old Tue Jan 23, 2007, 03:58pm
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OK, but is "Rule 3.13 " or the parallel in any book the only basis for disallowing?
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Old Tue Jan 23, 2007, 08:06pm
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Florida has ruled as a state, that all speed guns are disallowed.
Personally, off the field, I could care less.
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