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One of the home team coaches will walk the field prior to game time to inspect the field for hazards – including problems with fences, rocks, glass, holes, etc. undefined undefined |
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Check home plate and the base areas for proper landscaping and connections. undefined undefined |
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Inspect the dugout area and benches for hazardous items. undefined undefined |
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When equipment is issued, the coach will inspect the equipment for defects. undefined undefined |
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Coaches will inspect their team’s equipment on a regular basis during the season to ensure that everything is in good working order. undefined undefined |
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All batters will wear Little League Approved protective equipment. undefined undefined |
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All helmets must have the NOCSAE seal, which can be found on the outside back of the helmet. undefined undefined |
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If a player chooses to wear a personal helmet it must be NOCSAE approved. undefined undefined |
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Bad, unrepairable equipment will be destroyed. undefined undefined |
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Ensure that all players have and use required equipment at all times. undefined undefined |
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Any adult warming up a pitcher will use a catcher’s mask. undefined undefined |
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Team catchers will wear catcher’s gear and helmet when warming up pitchers. undefined undefined |
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All catchers’ masks will have a "dangling" type throat protector. undefined undefined |
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All catchers will wear appropriate chest protectors. undefined undefined |
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Proper equipment will be used at all games and practices. undefined undefined |
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Coaches will teach the players about the proper use of equipment. undefined undefined |
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Coaches will teach the player about proper throwing, hitting, and catching skills. undefined undefined |
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Coaches will teach the player about warm-up and conditioning techniques. undefined undefined |
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Only the player at bat can swing a bat. undefined undefined |
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Coaches will encourage batters not to throw bats as a part of the follow through on a swing or in frustration. undefined undefined |
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All batting and catching helmets will be inspected regularly during the season. undefined undefined |
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All batting and catching helmets will be reconditioning during the off-season. undefined undefined |
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Each league will use appropriate balls and bats. undefined undefined |
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Reduced impact balls will be use by the lower divisions. undefined undefined |
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Metal spikes are not permitted. undefined undefined |
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Jewelry is not to be worn by players during games. undefined undefined |
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Coaches will encourage the use of protective cups, especially infielders. undefined undefined |
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Coaches will suggest the use of mouth guards, especially corner infielders. undefined undefined |
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Coaches will monitor the weather for storm situations. undefined undefined |
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Player base coaches will wear helmets. undefined undefined |
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Only 3 adult coaches are permitted on the field for each team. undefined undefined |
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Games will not be started unless the safety of the participants can be assured. undefined undefined |
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Lightning rules will be followed when appropriate. undefined undefined |