Removing Boundary Lines

[WestMichBlue]

Originally Posted by rj

I have read 2007 NFHS Rule 3-6-17 "Removing Boundary Lines" and thought I understood it until I attended a clinic this past weekend. The clinician said that the first offense by a player from either team results in a ball or strike (depending on the team that commits the foul) and a team warning is givin to both teams. The second offense by either team results in that offender and coach being restricted to the bench.

Is that the way you guys interpret the rule as well?

Not new, this is a 2006 rule. The penalty for a second offense is a strike (or ball) called and the coach restricted. The 2007 change also restricts the offending player.

The rules states that after the first offense a team warning is given. It is not plural! It should be the same as the penalties for the first ten violations - team warning to the offending team.

Remember that the first violation is a strike (or ball) called against the offending team. The second violation sets two people on the bench. You cannot moved the non-offending team to the second level without cause. They have to violate the rule before they get moved to the second level.

WMB