DP reentry interp. in NFHS

[Hugo Tafurst2]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by SamNVa
Not that any of us would allow this to happen, but just in case we're asked while UICing a tournament or some such; what if things happened just as noted in the interp and DP Jones did bat in the sixth inning, got a single and was replaced by FLEX Smith. After the substitution, but prior to a pitch to the next batter, the defense realizes that Jones should not have batted in the sixth and points it out to you, the PU What do you rule?

NFHS:
If it did happen, it is an illegal substitution (3-3-5)
(DP)Jones is out and restricted to the dugout. (I know, you'd rather eject the manager, but....), play is nullified (so Smith does not get to run).
3-4-1, 2 & PEN.

What I don't know for sure is what would happen if it wasn't discovered until after Smith re-entered.
In other words, we had an illegal sub who is no longer in the game anyway.....

Along the same lines, you see DP-jones approaching the batter's box in the sixth inning do you

• a. wait for her to get into the box, then call her out, or
• b. stop her before she gets into the box and tell the coach that she has already used up her one re-entry and he needs to get someone else to take her place

I would warn the coach (unnanounced substitution 3-6-12).

Then I would mention to the coach that a player may only re-enter once.

I don't know if this is improper, since it may be considered "coaching" and would be taking an easy out away from the defense, but I think it's the right thing to do.
I wouldn't make a big deal out of it.. if the coach argues that it is not illegal, I'll accept the substitution....and then administer the penalty!

Don't know if that's the right way to do it, but it's all I can think of..