Fed Rule Changes 2004

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Originally posted by Steve M
Pennsylvania was another of the "experimental" states that used the DP in 2003 - there were 4 official experimental states (I think they were AZ, IN, MN, & PA). This is a good change as it brings Fed into compliance with ASA (& NCAA) and ASA is the national governing body of softball. For the past several years, ASA has had a rep sitting in on the NCAA & Fed rules committees, Fed has had someone sitting in on the rules committees for ASA & NCAA, and NCAA has had someone sitting in on ASA & Fed rules committees. Word I get is that ASA and NCAA will change their wording to match Fed's - FLEX instead of DP or TENTH PLAYER. It's one less difference amongst the three major sanctioning bodies, so it's a very good thing from my perspective.

Steve M

As much as I hate the rule, DEFO is, in my opinion, the more proper and fitting of the acronyms or terms used. However, it wouldn't be the first time these folks have done something I consider stupid and I'm sure they believe the same of me!