The coach's boxes, located behind 1st and 3rd base, are where the 1st and 3rd base coach are supposed to stand, although coaches often stand closer to the field. This is permissible as long as the coach does not interfere with play. The coach's boxes are marked with chalk or paint. In the early days of baseball, the term "coacher's box" was used, as "coach" was taken to be a verb. As the term "coach" evolved into a noun, the name of the box also changed.
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