FLEX unannounced

[bigsig]

Your first option was to correct it when the offensive coach "wispered". The Flex was an unreported/illegal sub. Since a pitch was thrown the Flex would be disqualified but replaced with another runner. Same penalty when the defensive coach raised the issue.

[Woodchuck]

The rule for the DP/Flex position are the same in PONY, ASA and NFHS.

[mcrowder]

Originally Posted by bigsig

Your first option was to correct it when the offensive coach "wispered".

EXACTLY - this should have been "fixed" right at that second, which, since she didn't reach base, would have no effect on the gameflow other than the DQ.

Since a pitch was thrown the Flex would be disqualified but replaced with another runner.

2 questions: 1) Why does she have to be replaced with another runner - she's sitting in the dugout. 2) If she WAS on base - how can you replace her with another runner? If they showed up with 10, would there be a legal sub? If they had an extra, what status does the sub have, since she's entering a slot in the lineup that doesn't exist? (OK .. that's 4 questions).

[Dakota]

She could be replaced with a legal sub. That way they would keep the FLEX position in the lineup. Otherwise, they would go to 9 players in the lineup.