With the DP/Flex and APs. Records players used in the game Ensures the use of players is legal...

with the DP/Flex and AP’s

Records players used in the game Ensures the use of players is legal Determine Batting Out of Order Verify Courtesy Runner Prohibit excessive Conferences Provides clear tracking and allows

reconstruction of what has happened

Information to Check◦ Team Name listed◦ First & Last Name◦ Substitutes listed◦ DP/Flex listed◦ AP(s) listed◦ No Duplicate Numbers◦ No Player listed twice◦ Starting Players present

Information Needed◦ Game Time◦ Field #◦ Inning◦ Score◦ Outs◦ Count◦ Batter◦ Runners◦ Time Remaining

Do it Immediately Shorthand Notation No one “right” way You must be able to read

Information that requires logging◦ Substitutions◦ Courtesy Runners◦ Conferences◦ Ejections◦ Warnings

Pos Name # Substitutes

1. 6 Natasha 29

2. 2 Mellisa 22

3. 5 Tonya 35

4. 7 Jessica 2

5. 3 Charlotte 41

6. 8 Mellisa 22

7. 9 Fancesca 10

8. 4 Lauren 37

9. 1 Cat 8

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11.

12.

Substitutes

Is this lineup OK?

First names only

No Substitutes ?

DP/Flex – APs ?

Duplicate Names / Numbers

Team Name

USSSA Pride Coach Tim Walton


1. 6 Natasha Watley 29

2. 2 Mellisa Roth 22

3. 5 Tonya Callahan 35

4. 7 Jessica Mendoza 2

5. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41

6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26

7. 9 Fancesca Enea 10

8. 4 Lauren Lappen 37

9. 1 Cat Osterman 8

10.

11.

12.

SubstitutesKelly Kretschman

12 Danielle Lawrie

15

Sara Pauly 23

Megan Willis 5

Corrected Lineup











9. 1 Cat Osterman 8

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11.

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12 Danielle Lawrie

15

Sara Pauly 23

Megan Willis 5

Kretschman #12 in for Morgan #41

Note #12 is in 5th batting position.

Note #12 has been in game. 12







5. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41 12




9. 1 Cat Osterman 8

10.

11.

12.


12 Danielle Lawrie

15

Sara Pauly 23

Megan Willis 5

Morgan #41reenters

Kretschman #12 out

Note #12 no longer in 5th batting position

Note Morgan has reentered.

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5. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41 12 41




9. 1 Cat Osterman 8

10.

11.

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12 Danielle Lawrie

15

Sara Pauly 23

Megan Willis 5

Kretschman #12 reenters.

Morgan #41 out & done for game.

Note #12 back in 5th position

Note #12 no longer can leave and come back in.

Note #41 can no longer come back in.

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5. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41 12 41 12




9. 1 Cat Osterman 8

10.

11.

12.


12 Danielle Lawrie

15

Sara Pauly 23

Megan Willis 5

Willis #5 in for Kretschman #12

Kretschman #12 out & done for game.

Note #5 in 5th position5











9. 1 Cat Osterman 8

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12 Danielle Lawrie 15

Sara Pauly 23

Megan Willis 5

Kretschman #12 reported as courtesy runner for catcher in 3rd Inning

#12 has not been in the game and is eligible to be a courtesy runner.

Roth #22 does not leave game.

Kretschman can not courtesy run for pitcher in same inning.

Kretschman retains substitution and reenter rights.

Note #12 used as Courtesy RunnerC3

Additional Player (AP) must be selected prior to the start of the game.

Failure to declare AP‘s at the start, precludes the use of the AP’s for the remainder of that game.

Up to two Additional Players can be used any where to increase the batting lineup to 10 or 11 batting.

The AP’s can also be used on defense (only 9 defensive player in the field).

The AP’s must keep the same position in the batting order.

If an Additional Player is used, the position must be used the entire game.

The re-entry rules also apply for the AP’s.









7. AP Kelly Kretschman 12



10. 1 Cat Osterman 8

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SubstitutesDanielle Lawrie 15

Sara Pauly 23

Megan Willis 5

Use of AP

AP can be listed anywhere

All Ten (or Eleven) bat.

Any Nine can play defense. AP listed where batting

NOT on Defense

NOT on Defense

The Designated Player/Flex (DP/Flex) must be selected prior to the start of the game.

It is not mandatory the use of the DP/Flex. Failure to declare the DP/Flex at the start, precludes

its use for the remainder of that game. The Designated Player (DP) is basically an offensive

player. The Flex player is basically a defensive player.

The DP should be listed where they are battingThe Flex should be listed last.

A pinch hitter or runner can substitute for the DP or the Flex and she become the new DP or Flex.

All players can re-enter including the DP and the Flex.

A. The Flex bats or runs for the Designated Player (DP).

B. The Flex is not playing defense nor offense.

In both case the number of players in the lineup is reduced by 1.

The lineup can go back up by 1 if either the DP or the Flex re-enters.

or a substitute for either enters or re-enters







5. DP Megan Willis 5






11. Flex Cat Osterman 8

12.


Sara Pauly 23

Use of DP / Flex

DP is listed where batting

Flex is listed last

Playing with Eleven

First Ten bat.

Any Nine can play defense.

DP listed where batting

FLEX listed Last














12.


Sara Pauly 23


NOT on Defense

NOT on Defense

NOT on Defense

NOT on Defense














12.


Sara Pauly 23


If FLEX not on defense, FLEX out of game.

Unless the FLEX has replaced the DP

•Eliminates non-batting position.•Reduces number in lineup.•Must be reported.

•Note on Lineup Card

NOT on Defense; Out of Game

X














12.


Sara Pauly 23

May substitute for DP at any time.

DP may re-enter.

If DP not on offense, DP out of game.

FLEX playing offense• Only for DP.• Reduces number in lineup.• Must be reported.

•Note on Lineup Card

NOT on Defense

NOT on Offense; Out of Game

X

Running for DP














12.


Sara Pauly 23

May substitute for FLEX at any time.

FLEX may re-enter.

The DP or an AP may play defense for the FLEX. In either case, the FLEX will leave the game.

Note on Lineup Card

NOT on Defense

NOT on Defense

X













11. Flex Cat Osterman 8 X12.


Sara Pauly 23

The Flex (Non Batting) Position can be Re-established.

If FLEX re-enters into non batting position.

Note on Lineup CardFlex back inFlex can not reenter







5. DP Megan Willis 5 X6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26






12.


Sara Pauly 23

The Flex (Non Batting) Position can be Re-established.

If DP re-enters and FLEX moves back into non batting position.

Note on Lineup CardDP back in DP can not reenter again







5. DP Megan Willis 5 X6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26






12.


Sara Pauly 23

FLEX can only bat/run for DP.

The FLEX is ejected for batting/running for someone other than the DP.

NOT on Defense

FLEX can only go Here

Batting for DP in DP spot

FLEX can NOT bat Here

The DP may play any defensive position, any time and any number of times. Does not count as a substitution for anyone except the FLEX. Must be reported.

The FLEX may play offense in DP’s position any time and any number of times. This is a substitution for the DP. Must be reported.

The DP & FLEX can both be on defense at the same time.

The DP & FLEX can NOT be on offense at the same time.














12.


Sara Pauly 23

No courtesy runner for DP.

Unless DP is the pitcher or catcher of record.

NOT on Defense

CR Only if P or C

NOT on Defense














12.


Sara Pauly 23

In 3rd Inning, Defensive Coach goes to mound to talk to Pitcher.

Note Conference on Lineup Card.

Conf3

With No eligible substitutes

Flex or DP injured – play down one – NOT shorthanded

Using DP/Flex; a different player injured. Can Flex take player’s batting position?

Playing with 2 APs and 2 players injured. Can the game continue since team can still

field nine (9) on defense?

Between Innings, Coach reports substitutes for first three batters.

Legal – Players are in the game when announced.

Coach reports a pinch hitter for Pitcher and that the Pitcher will reenter when team goes on defensive.

Pinch Hitter is put in the game. However Pitcher must be reported when she reenters.

You have to practice it You have to commit to using it

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