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Originally Posted by thumpferee
Did FED change the wording somewhere from, "shall" or "should" to "must" list substitutes on the lineup card?
From reading the rule, it's a should do and not a must do.
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The coach "should" but the umpire "shall" not accept the card without all subs.
But no penalty if not done:
"1.1.2 SITUATION A:
During the pregame conference, head coaches of Team A and Team B hand in their lineup cards to the umpire-in-chief. Team A’s starting players as well as all eligible substitutes are listed on the lineup card properly, but Team B’s lineup card lists only starting players. During the first inning, Team B wishes to pinch hit with a substitute player who is not listed on the lineup card.
RULING: The name and the shirt number of each eligible substitute shall be listed. The plate umpire accepts Team B’s lineup card but encourages the head coach to list the eligible substitutes. Later, if Team B wishes to substitute a player who was not listed on the lineup card, it may do so without penalty."