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[January 2008] The word is finally out about the new safety rules for American Legion Baseball Field Coaches. The new rules are: The American Legion follows official baseball rules, therefore our teams (coaches) shall be mandated to wear a helmet when in the coaching box. MLB is leaving the decision as to what type of helmet the coach wishes to wear up to the coach or club. but the coach has to wear a protective helmet while in the coaching box. He can wear a single, double or no flap helmet. If he does not have a helmet - that coach can not remain on the field.Another new rule will mandate the coaches remain in the coach's box until the ball is put into play. (For safety reasons MLB [and the Legion] will not allow coaches to creep towards home plate until the ball is put in play). Coaches must have both feet inside the front of the coach's box. However if the coach wants to move away from the plate - out the back of the box, MLB will not mandate he remain in the box.Here is the complete text of the new American Legion rule These new rules will go into effect during the 2008 Delaware American Legion Baseball Season which starts in June. |
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