In what circumstances are coaches allowed to venture onto the field?

Coaches are permitted to enter the field during timeouts or injury assessments to provide guidance or support to players. This facilitates the opportunity for the coach to discuss strategies or address any necessary adjustments in gameplay. Additionally, during an injury assessment, it allows the coach to evaluate the situation and determine if a player needs to be substituted or if they can continue playing. This rule helps ensure the safety of the players as well as allows coaches to impact game strategy at critical moments.

In contrast, there are limitations on coaches' movements during other instances. For example, they are not allowed to interrupt the flow of the game during specific innings or interfere when players do not directly request assistance. Similarly, while warm-ups are a critical part of preparation, they are typically conducted without direct coaching intervention on the field itself.