Offense Only terminology

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by Insane Blue

There is no true terminology in USA and NFHS for Offensive Player who is sitting on the bench.

How about a consensus on the forum?
Is the NCAA "OP" the best answer?

Unfortunately "bench" can also mean someone out of the game.

[Andy]

I only use the OP in NCAA play due to the rule that all defensive changes have to be reported and I want to keep my lineup card current.

For all other play, it is not required to report defensive changes (exception of the DP playing defense for the FLEX), so I don't see the need to have a standard notation.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by Andy

I only use the OP in NCAA play due to the rule that all defensive changes have to be reported and I want to keep my lineup card current.

For all other play, it is not required to report defensive changes (exception of the DP playing defense for the FLEX), so I don't see the need to have a standard notation.

After a recent experience (Help Needed topic), and knowing some are not as sharp, I want them to recognize that player does not become the DP, and others to know the status in case of the dreaded postponed take over by another ump.

Also, in my teaching mode, emphasizing completing recording; sometimes an issue.

[VC Blue]

Go with Andy on this one. Your standard system should work in USA without having to note. I use line circle line method and an F to denote when Flex is in for DP. -Ron

[Umpire@1]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

After a recent experience (Help Needed topic), and knowing some are not as sharp, I want them to recognize that player does not become the DP, and others to know the status in case of the dreaded postponed take over by another ump.

Also, in my teaching mode, emphasizing completing recording; sometimes an issue.

I think you may confuse them more than help them. I agree with Andy on this one.