problem with NFHS question #62

[ASA/NYSSOBLUE]

Originally Posted by JEL

I too think the wording could be improved somewhat.

Just for thought,

"e" The FLEX can NEVER bat---anywhere! If she is batting (legally) she is now the DP!

And "c" The DP can not really substitue for the FLEX. She can replace her, but not substitute for her!

So there are two correct false answers!

I don't know if FED is different from ASA, but as far as 'substituting' for the FLEX, just remember that any 9 in that lineup can play anywhere on defense. So the DP and FLEX can be playing defense at the same time, but never in the lineup at the same time. So the DP coming in to play 2B for the FLEX is NOT a sub. just another one of the 9 playing defense at the time.

So the correct answer is c - NOT c&e - if a legal sub comes in for the FLEX, you still have 10 on your lineup card.

And in NY, where we play 10 for 7th/8th grade 'modified', 11.