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Here is a link to the rule change:
2016 Softball Rules Changes Didn't see a detailed explanation, but the POE's will be:
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Whenever I see something like this from NFHS, I quietly say to myself, over and over, "Thank GOD we (New York) don't follow NFHS...." Right, EsqUmp?
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NFHS needs to define "participate". Being in the lineup as a replacement for BO #7 while BO #5 is up can be participating.
Any change of the lineup that takes effect immediately is not "projected".
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2-57-4 New: Art 4… Projected Substitute. A projected substitute is a player who does not immediately participate in the game. Projected substitutes are not permitted (3-3-3).
Ridiculous wording and the constant discussion about this is just as absurd. All substitutes are in effect at the moment they are announced. Now, just how difficult is that to understand? No "what ifs" or "buts", just plain and simple.
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Apparently, NFHS disagrees. A substitute may now only be accepted when the player is running out on defense, trotting to a base as a PR, or carrying a bat into the batter's box.
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Yes, this is is absurd.
As I said, if NFHS insists on this definition as written they need to define "participate". Being in the lineup as a replacement for the seventh batter while the fifth batter is up is participating. Just as the starting players lineup is participating as soon as it is official. Including the ninth batter.
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![]() My statement meets the proposed rule change. All changes are effective immediately and those who are entering are now participating in the game. I cannot help it if an organization representing the athletic side of an educational institution are not smart enough to word is properly.
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I thought we gave up that hope long ago.
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