A coach may have in his possession while in a coach's box:

• A. Stopwatch, smart phone with scorekeeping capability, and rules book.
• B. Stopwatch, hard copy of a rules book and a scorebook.
• C. Stopwatch, tablet computer with scorekeeping capability and stored copy of rules book.
• D. Any object that will assist the coach in his duties.

Answer: (B)

In the coach’s box, the allowed items are limited to those that help manage the game without relying on electronic devices. A stopwatch is useful for timing pitches, breaks, or other intervals. A hard copy rules book is kept on hand for quick, authoritative rule references. A scorebook is the official place to record plays and statistical information.

Electronic devices like smartphones or tablets with scorekeeping apps are not permitted in the coach’s box, which is why options that include digital scoring or stored rule copies are not correct. The idea is to have only specific, tangible tools that support the coach’s duties without enabling electronic coaching signals or in-game rule interpretation beyond the provided reference.

Therefore, the option that lists a stopwatch, a hard copy of the rules book, and a scorebook is the best choice.