Rule clarification

An offensive player, (a) after hitting a home run over the fence, removes her helmet upon touching second base, (b) scores and then removes her helmet on the way to the dugout while a teammate advances to third base, or (c) is called out sliding into second base and as she leaves the field and play continues removes her helmet.

RULING: In (a), there is no infraction. In (b) and (c), the umpire informs the player that she is not to remove her helmet during a live ball or until she enters dead-ball territory. A team warning shall be issued to the head coach of the involved player. The next player not properly equipped will result in the player and the head coach being restricted to the dugout/bench for the duration of the game. (3-5-1, 3-6-1, 5-1-2e)

1.6.2 SITUATION C:

B4 receives a walk. On her way to first base she removes her helmet to give it to the on-deck batter.

RULING: The ball is live and at the end of playing action, B4's head coach shall receive a team warning. B4 is not declared out. The next player not properly equipped will result in the player and the head coach being restricted to the dugout/bench for the duration of the game. (3-5-