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Okay, reviewed this rule today. Here's what I have...
If a team bats nine, and chooses not to take an out for the tenth batter that hasn't arrived yet, they're stuck with nine in the lineup -- and the field -- for the duration of the game.
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You got that from 4-1-D.1?
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The team has no choice in recording the out. If they are short handed, by rule every time that spot comes up it is an automatic out.
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Based on a local rule, yes. Our league allows a team to bat/field nine, and you don't have to take an out at the bottom of the lineup. However, if you do that, you're locked into playing with nine for the entire game.
The crux is, you can't alter the number in the lineup after it's been established, and it's established once the lead-off spot bats a second time. That's where I'm going with this.
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but can use that "late" arrival as a sub at convenience; but you can add the tenth player (if gender ok) after the game starts, for a while. And people struggle with DP/FLEX and pool play!
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I appreciate the input, all. Thanks!
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4-1-D.1 is the "global rule" (actually, USA rule), but your league is replacing it with its own rule. Therefore, your questions should be directed to your league.
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So, we deal with local rules that vary from city to city (for example, one city uses "courtesy" foul with 2 strikes, others do not), rules differences between USSSA and USA, etc. And, a lot of the players want to abide by OBR and not softball rules, with lots of arguing centering on rules they "think" they know, but have no understanding of at all. Add to this the fact that umpires do not review the city local rules, let alone actually read the USA rule book, nor do they have an understanding of game management, and this is a can of worms that explodes on a regular basis. Thankful I don't do SP any more.
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That sounds familiar....
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