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Originally Posted by KJUmp
We've covered that aspect of the sitch already...no disagreement that these would be the appropriate steps to follow.
The question posed is what specific book rule applies here. I've stated that I felt that any rule code's forfeit rule would apply here. Many posters have been of the opinion that the rules covering forfeits cannot be applied here. The reasons they have stated have made me rethink my position to the point of my thinking to myself..."OK, I think you're right. It probably does meet the rule book criteria for a forfeit. So, if it's not a forfeit, what is it considered by rule?"
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KJ, you're right on the verge, man. I challenged your decision that the team refusing to bat was the team that forfeits; but I agree its IS a forfeit.
I'm not the administrative body, but, absent a local rule allowing (what we used to call a) "flip-flop", if it were my call, I would declare a double forfeit if neither team was willing to take the next position required by rule.