Question: In high school baseball and softball, after a game has started, can coaches hit ball to the defense during half inning changes?
Answer: Illegal activity results in a team warning to head coach with next offense calling for an ejection/bench restriction. (BB-Rule 3, Sec. 3, Art. 1(e) & SB-Rule 3, Sec. 6, Art. 4)
Question: When the opposing pitcher and catcher are in their positions, can a coach, assistant or player enter the area behind the catcher?
Answer: Illegal action results in bench restriction or ejection. (BB-Rule 3-3-1(h) & SB-Rule 3-6-5)