catching equipment

[Robmoz]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Yes. Your legal responsibility and (therefore) liability starts when you can see it happen and do nothing. Knowing there is a rule to protect that minor and deciding to ignore it (for any reason) is, at least, negligence, and most likely a jury will consider as gross negligence.

I do not make it a habit to scan the areas outside the confines of the playing field other than perhaps when considering things that might create DB situations for discussion in pregame. Although I might be able to see such an area, that doesn't mean I actually do see that area...which is not the same as deciding to ignore it and a far cry from being negligent.

Ok, so when I can see it happening outside the confines of the playing field (per Fed Case 10.1.2-A) I will instruct F2 to put on the approved protection. However, what if she ignores the instruction or what if see a repeated offense later - what penalty provision do I have as enforcement then?