Which statement about the dugout extension when the home team extends it is true?

• A. Toward the outfield on a line parallel to the foul line.
• B. Toward home plate on a line parallel to the foul line.
• C. Toward the foul line.
• D. All of the above.

Answer: (A)

The rule specifies that the dugout extension for the home team is placed toward the outfield, in a line parallel to the foul line. This precise alignment keeps the extension outside fair play areas and along the same directional path as the foul lines, reducing any risk of interference with the playing field or with runners and batted balls. It also keeps the bench area clear of the baselines and hazardous zones.

So, the described direction—toward the outfield on a line parallel to the foul line—fits the requirement. It’s not toward home plate, and it isn’t simply “toward the foul line” without specifying the outfield direction, which is why that broader phrasing isn’t correct.