NFHS rule set on CR infraction

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Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

That said ... when CR went in, was it announced as a CR, or did she just go in? If the latter, you have an unannounced sub - treat accordingly.

The player was announced as a CR.

After the game, I wondered if an appropriate "fix" would have been to treat the situation as an unreported sub. At least then the coach would have had his wrist slapped.

I agree that all games should require PU line up card management. Whenever I am on the plate, I take line up cards.

Similar situation earlier in the playoffs where my plate partner didn't take line up cards. I heard the losing team's coach just rattling off defensive positions every inning. First 2-3 innings, there was a new F3 each inning. Seemed like F1 and F2 stayed the same for 4.5 innings, but everything else seemed like free substitution.

The other team never complained and ended up winning 19-1.

If nothing else, it helps newer umpires become familiar w/ the task, and may even help "varsity coaches in waiting" learn more about the game and how to manage substitutions, DP/Flex, etc.