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Old Fri Jul 25, 2003, 08:57pm
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This happened last night and no one complained but I think I was wrong. ASA womens fastpitch. Coach says dp is going in for defo(who was pitching). After a few batters I realize that DP is actually playing left field and former left fielder is now pitching. Game ends a few pitches later.

I know that dp can play defense for any player but when dp subs for defo(the pitcher) does she have to go in at the pitching position? Did I blow that one even though no one noticed?
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Old Fri Jul 25, 2003, 09:30pm
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This happened last night and no one complained but I think I was wrong. ASA womens fastpitch. Coach says dp is going in for defo(who was pitching). After a few batters I realize that DP is actually playing left field and former left fielder is now pitching. Game ends a few pitches later.

I know that dp can play defense for any player but when dp subs for defo(the pitcher) does she have to go in at the pitching position? Did I blow that one even though no one noticed?
No, everything looks good to me. At no time is any player restricted to playing a particular position. There is only restrictions on positions a player cannot play whether the DEFO, DP or anyone else.
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Old Fri Jul 25, 2003, 09:52pm
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So then when coach says dp is going in for defo (whatever position) what it really boils down to is defo is sitting out and being subbed for?
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Old Fri Jul 25, 2003, 10:42pm
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Jimmy,
That is correct. Most folks run into trouble with the DP/DEFO when they try to make it more complex than it is. Break it down to one thing at a time and it is really a simple rule to understand and apply.

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