By the book
Cleared to play wherever electronic signs are allowed.
CoachSigns is one-way — coach to player only. Players can't talk back. That's exactly what the rulebooks allow.
Status by sanctioning body
| Level | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Travel & club ball | Allowed | Unrestricted in most travel organizations. |
| High school softball (NFHS) | Allowed | One-way dugout-to-player approved as of 2025. |
| High school baseball (NFHS) | Allowed | One-way coach-to-catcher and coach-to-player. |
| NCAA softball | Allowed | One-way from coach / coach's box to offensive players. |
| NCAA baseball | Allowed | Audio and visual devices approved. |
| Little League | Allowed | One-way coach-to-catcher, defense only, from dugout. |
| USA Softball (ASA) | Allowed | One-way permitted. CoachSigns is legal. |
| Alliance Fastpitch | Allowed | One-way from the dugout permitted for offense and defense (adopted for the 2024 season). |
| PGF (Premier Girls Fastpitch) | Defense only | One-way permitted on defense. Batters may not view a device while at bat. |
| Triple Crown Fastpitch | Allowed | One-way from the dugout permitted. Consumer iOS/Android smart watches are banned — CoachSigns is a dedicated one-way receiver, not a smartphone-class watch. |
Always confirm the current rulebook for your specific league and season. Rules evolve — we do our best to keep this page current.
If an official asks
- It only goes one way. The signal travels from my device to the players' watches, never back.
- Players can't transmit. There is no microphone and no send button on a watch — a player cannot signal anyone.
- It's a dedicated receiver, not a consumer smartwatch. No calls, no texts, no apps, no internet — it shows the sign and nothing else.