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Originally Posted by Manny A
I'm obviously showing my failure to fully grasp the DP/Flex rule when it comes to certain subtleties.
The reason I ask if it was considered an unreported substitution of sorts is because most coaches will tell me when they're bringing in the DP to play defense for someone other than the Flex. I know that the rules don't include the entry of the DP on defense for someone other than the Flex as a substitution. But I wasn't sure if it still had to be reported (similar to when a courtesy runner enters the game).
Live and learn...
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Best simplification I can think of, regarding the sub part of this ... is that there are 10 positions on the field... P, C, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, LF, CF, RF, DP. Moving from one to the other is just a movement of players in the field, and only requires reporting at NCAA level (just like a move from LF to 1B is required to be reported at NCAA level). We all know where the 9 positions are... the DP's "position" is constructed of wood and sits in the shade.
As long as the player listed as FLEX is taking up one of the 9 positions, and not the comfy DP position, there has been no substitution. The Flex cannot bat without dropping to 9... so she's not allowed to rest in the shade.