DD's team (12U) started out with only four in the dugout but it was really impractical. From a game standpoint, it was harder for the girls to stay engaged in the game when they were further away.
From a safety standpoint, being in the stands meant that it was impossible to keep the girls six feet away from spectators, people walking their dogs in the park, etc. Coaches tried to keep people away from the stands but they ended up dealing with a lot of unmasked people who didn't appreciate being asked to step away from the girls.
Coaches decided the best solution was to keep the girls in the dugout and masked.
From a safety standpoint, being in the stands meant that it was impossible to keep the girls six feet away from spectators, people walking their dogs in the park, etc. Coaches tried to keep people away from the stands but they ended up dealing with a lot of unmasked people who didn't appreciate being asked to step away from the girls.
Coaches decided the best solution was to keep the girls in the dugout and masked.