Redesignate the DP?

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I really do not care for the term FLEX. The only thing the FLEX can do that the DP cannot is play defense only, but the FLEX cannot play offense only.

One is no more "flexible" than the other. Personally, I liked the term DEFO as that is the actual description of the player in the 10th spot.

JMHO

Yeah, I thought DEFO was more descriptive. But, if that's what it took to get everyone using it, OK.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by Steve M

Yeah, I thought DEFO was more descriptive. But, if that's what it took to get everyone using it, OK.

Yeah, I agree. I think the term "FLEX" appeared about the time the NFHS added the rule, but I don't know if they (NFHS) invented the FLEX name. I've always thought the name was odd since the DP is actually the more flexible position in that she can play defense for anyone, whereas the FLEX can only play offense for the DP.

[Stat-Man]

Originally Posted by Steve M

Yeah, I thought DEFO was more descriptive. But, if that's what it took to get everyone using it, OK.

But what happens when the 10th player comes in on offense for the DP?

[fort erie ump]

Hi, I am new to this form but I just wanted to comment on this thread.

In Softball Canada Rules in Minor ball if you have no subs but have players that are not eligible to play on the bench (been in and out of the line up ect.) they may go in for an injured player to keep the team at 9 players and prevent a forfit (in Canada we have no short handed rules).
In the situation you have here we would ether put in the flex to bat for the DP or take the FLEX out of the game going down to 9 players in the line up, this gives them a player to put in under the injury rule.
thanks.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Stat-Man

But what happens when the 10th player comes in on offense for the DP?

Exactly, they are no longer DEFO, but now part of the 9-player batting order.