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I say dump the rule.
Those complaining about the complexity it creates for coaches should be reminded that this rule is the result of the coaches' demand, not something an umpire dreamed up.
This rule placates the coach who has a hitter that cannot play defense and a player who cannot hit worth a lick. It is posed as an "increased participation" point, but everyone complains about it.
As far as my personal feelings, I think that this rule can easily be declared as detrimental to the foundation of the sport as it eliminates many possible standard bat and ball sport strategies. This, like the DH in baseball, causes a dummying down of the game and coaching strategies. You want additional participation, fine, use the EP and leave it at that.
Some younger board members may not remember some of the great baseball we saw prior to the '70s. What a shame, you missed some great ball games. Comparatively speaking, today's game is a joke which is why I will no longer pay to see a MLB game.
Rant off!
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The bat issue in softball is as much about liability, insurance and litigation as it is about competition, inflated egos and softball.
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