NFHS Medical Sport Rule Restrictions

NATIONAL FEDERATION MEDICAL SPORT RULE RESTRICTIONS BASEBALL RULES RULE 1, SECT. 1, ART 6: All casts, splints and braces must be padded. No protective equipment shall have exposed metal or any other hard material. Prostheses may be worn. NOTE: Any equipment judged by the umpire to be potentially dangerous is illegal. Jewelry is prohibited. Medical alert bracelets or medical alert necklaces are not considered jewelry. If worn, they must be taped to the body so as to remain visible. RULE 3, SECT. 1, ART 5: A player who has been rendered unconscious during a game shall not be permitted to resume participation that day without written authorization from a physician. RULE 3, SECT. 1, ART 6: A player or coach who is bleeding or who has an open wound shall be prohibited from participation further in the game until appropriate treatment has been administered. If medical care or treatment can be administered in a reasonable amount of time, the individual would not have to leave the game. The length of time that is considered reasonable is umpire judgment. The reentry rule would apply to players. If there is an excessive amount of blood on the uniform, it must be changed before that individual can participate again.