own team only. An offending base coach shall be removed from the coach's box. (b) Base coaches on the baselines shall be: (1) Two (2) eligible players in uniform wearing protective helmets, or (2) One eligible player in uniform wearing a protective helmet and one adult team manager or team coach presenting a neat appearance, including shirt, pants, and shoes. (No metal or removable cleats are allowed), or (3) Two (2) adults, a manager or two coaches shall present a neat appearance, including shirt, pants, and shoes. (No metal or removable cleats are allowed) NOTE 1: If (2) above is chosen, the adult team manager or team coach shall choose either the first or third base coaches' box at the beginning of the game and shall not change baselines during the game. Any conduct by any base coach considered in the umpire's judgment to be unsportsmanlike or a deliberate attempt to delay the game shall result in: (a) if an adult, the immediate removal of the offender from the game and the playing field and its confines. (c) If a player, the immediate removal of the offender from the coaching box(es) for the remainder of the game. NO WARNING SHALL BE NECESSARY. NOTE 2: At least one adult coach must be in the dugout at all times. If adult coaches are not available due to removal from the game, eligible players in uniform, wearing a protective helmet, must be used as a coach on the baseline. Both base coaching boxes must be filled at all times when a team is on offense. (d) A player who is removed from the game by his manager shall be eligible to be used as a coach. 4.05-(a) No manager, coach, or player shall at any time, whether from the bench or the playing field or elsewhere: (1) Incite, or try to incite, by word or sign, a demonstration by spectators. (2) Use language which will in any manner refer to or reflect upon opposing players, managers, coaches, an umpire, or spectators. (3) ("O"Zone Play Only) Call "Time," or employ any other word or phrase or commit any act while the ball is alive and in play for the obvious purpose of trying to make the pitcher commit a balk. (4) Make intentional contact with the umpire in any manner. (b) No fielder shall take a position in the batter's line of vision, and with deliberate unsportsmanlike intent, act in a manner to distract the batter. PENALTY: The offender shall be ejected from the game. 4.06-When a manager, coach or player is ejected from a game, they shall leave the field immediately and take no further part in the game. Managers and coaches may not sit in the stands or remain in the dugout. Managers, coaches, and players may not be recalled. Only players may remain in the dugout. 34
