During a charged conference, what is the ruling if the coach throws fly balls to a substitute outfielder?

In the context of the NFHS rules, during a charged conference, the activities allowed are quite limited. A charged conference is an official timeout called by a coach or player to discuss strategy or address issues on the field. During this time, practice activities or warm-ups for players, including throwing fly balls, are not permitted.

Therefore, if a coach is throwing fly balls to a substitute outfielder during a charged conference, this action would be deemed illegal. The rationale behind this rule is to maintain the integrity of the game and to ensure that the time taken for a conference is focused on discussions pertinent to the game rather than a practice routine. Engaging in activities like throwing fly balls can disrupt the game's flow and may give an unfair advantage. Consequently, this violation can result in a penalty against the team, reinforcing that charged conferences must be used solely for discussion rather than practice.