Courtesy runner implementation

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by john5396

Also, one reminder since you are new to NFHS courtesy runner rule. Dont allow runner for a projected substitute.

The other thing they try to get away with is using the same runner for both the pitcher and the catcher, especially if it's in a different inning. (Some codes apparently allow this.)

[rbmartin]

Page 64 NFHS rule book:
7) A player who violates the courtesy-runner rule is considered to be an illegal substitute.

Do I use the penalty prescribed in Rule 3 Art 1. (calling the player out)
Is it my job to prevent an illegal substitution or let the cheating/incompetent coach commit the infraction and penalize it after the fact?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by rbmartin

Page 64 NFHS rule book:
7) A player who violates the courtesy-runner rule is considered to be an illegal substitute.

Do I use the penalty prescribed in Rule 3 Art 1. (calling the player out)
Is it my job to prevent an illegal substitution or let the cheating/incompetent coach commit the infraction and penalize it after the fact?

Yes you use the penalty, and yes you should prevent it if you can, just like any other "substitution"

[umpjim]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Yes you use the penalty, and yes you should prevent it if you can, just like any other "substitution"

Just be aware that knowledgeable coaches may burn a re-entry and sub and send the wrong courtesy runner out as a pinch runner in certain situations. The will usually tell you that it's a pinch runner. If the coach sends out the wrong runner you can tell them that he can't courtesy run. Opinions differ about whether you can point out the ability to PR to the coach. Since this is a new thing in your area it might be acceptable