with the DP/Flex and AP’s
Records players used in the game Ensures the use of players is legal Determine Batting Out of Order Verify Courtesy Runner Prohibit excessive Conferences Provides clear tracking and allows
reconstruction of what has happened
Information to Check◦ Team Name listed◦ First & Last Name◦ Substitutes listed◦ DP/Flex listed◦ AP(s) listed◦ No Duplicate Numbers◦ No Player listed twice◦ Starting Players present
Information Needed◦ Game Time◦ Field #◦ Inning◦ Score◦ Outs◦ Count◦ Batter◦ Runners◦ Time Remaining
Do it Immediately Shorthand Notation No one “right” way You must be able to read
Information that requires logging◦ Substitutions◦ Courtesy Runners◦ Conferences◦ Ejections◦ Warnings
Pos Name # Substitutes
1. 6 Natasha 29
2. 2 Mellisa 22
3. 5 Tonya 35
4. 7 Jessica 2
5. 3 Charlotte 41
6. 8 Mellisa 22
7. 9 Fancesca 10
8. 4 Lauren 37
9. 1 Cat 8
10.
11.
12.
Substitutes
Is this lineup OK?
First names only
No Substitutes ?
DP/Flex – APs ?
Duplicate Names / Numbers
Team Name
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Pos Name # Substitutes
1. 6 Natasha Watley 29
2. 2 Mellisa Roth 22
3. 5 Tonya Callahan 35
4. 7 Jessica Mendoza 2
5. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41
6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26
7. 9 Fancesca Enea 10
8. 4 Lauren Lappen 37
9. 1 Cat Osterman 8
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11.
12.
SubstitutesKelly Kretschman
12 Danielle Lawrie
15
Sara Pauly 23
Megan Willis 5
Corrected Lineup
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Pos Name # Substitutes
1. 6 Natasha Watley 29
2. 2 Mellisa Roth 22
3. 5 Tonya Callahan 35
4. 7 Jessica Mendoza 2
5. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41
6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26
7. 9 Fancesca Enea 10
8. 4 Lauren Lappen 37
9. 1 Cat Osterman 8
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11.
12.
SubstitutesKelly Kretschman
12 Danielle Lawrie
15
Sara Pauly 23
Megan Willis 5
Kretschman #12 in for Morgan #41
Note #12 is in 5th batting position.
Note #12 has been in game. 12
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Pos Name # Substitutes
1. 6 Natasha Watley 29
2. 2 Mellisa Roth 22
3. 5 Tonya Callahan 35
4. 7 Jessica Mendoza 2
5. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41 12
6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26
7. 9 Fancesca Enea 10
8. 4 Lauren Lappen 37
9. 1 Cat Osterman 8
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11.
12.
SubstitutesKelly Kretschman
12 Danielle Lawrie
15
Sara Pauly 23
Megan Willis 5
Morgan #41reenters
Kretschman #12 out
Note #12 no longer in 5th batting position
Note Morgan has reentered.
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Pos Name # Substitutes
1. 6 Natasha Watley 29
2. 2 Mellisa Roth 22
3. 5 Tonya Callahan 35
4. 7 Jessica Mendoza 2
5. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41 12 41
6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26
7. 9 Fancesca Enea 10
8. 4 Lauren Lappen 37
9. 1 Cat Osterman 8
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11.
12.
SubstitutesKelly Kretschman
12 Danielle Lawrie
15
Sara Pauly 23
Megan Willis 5
Kretschman #12 reenters.
Morgan #41 out & done for game.
Note #12 back in 5th position
Note #12 no longer can leave and come back in.
Note #41 can no longer come back in.
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Pos Name # Substitutes
1. 6 Natasha Watley 29
2. 2 Mellisa Roth 22
3. 5 Tonya Callahan 35
4. 7 Jessica Mendoza 2
5. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41 12 41 12
6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26
7. 9 Fancesca Enea 10
8. 4 Lauren Lappen 37
9. 1 Cat Osterman 8
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11.
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SubstitutesKelly Kretschman
12 Danielle Lawrie
15
Sara Pauly 23
Megan Willis 5
Willis #5 in for Kretschman #12
Kretschman #12 out & done for game.
Note #5 in 5th position5
USSSA Pride Coach Tim Walton
Pos Name # Substitutes
1. 6 Natasha Watley 29
2. 2 Mellisa Roth 22
3. 5 Tonya Callahan 35
4. 7 Jessica Mendoza 2
5. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41
6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26
7. 9 Fancesca Enea 10
8. 4 Lauren Lappen 37
9. 1 Cat Osterman 8
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11.
12.
SubstitutesKelly Kretschman
12 Danielle Lawrie 15
Sara Pauly 23
Megan Willis 5
Kretschman #12 reported as courtesy runner for catcher in 3rd Inning
#12 has not been in the game and is eligible to be a courtesy runner.
Roth #22 does not leave game.
Kretschman can not courtesy run for pitcher in same inning.
Kretschman retains substitution and reenter rights.
Note #12 used as Courtesy RunnerC3
Additional Player (AP) must be selected prior to the start of the game.
Failure to declare AP‘s at the start, precludes the use of the AP’s for the remainder of that game.
Up to two Additional Players can be used any where to increase the batting lineup to 10 or 11 batting.
The AP’s can also be used on defense (only 9 defensive player in the field).
The AP’s must keep the same position in the batting order.
If an Additional Player is used, the position must be used the entire game.
The re-entry rules also apply for the AP’s.
USSSA Pride Coach Tim Walton
Pos Name # Substitutes
1. 6 Natasha Watley 29
2. 2 Mellisa Roth 22
3. 5 Tonya Callahan 35
4. 7 Jessica Mendoza 2
5. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41
6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26
7. AP Kelly Kretschman 12
8. 4 Lauren Lappen 37
9. 9 Fancesca Enea 10
10. 1 Cat Osterman 8
11.
12.
SubstitutesDanielle Lawrie 15
Sara Pauly 23
Megan Willis 5
Use of AP
AP can be listed anywhere
All Ten (or Eleven) bat.
Any Nine can play defense. AP listed where batting
NOT on Defense
NOT on Defense
The Designated Player/Flex (DP/Flex) must be selected prior to the start of the game.
It is not mandatory the use of the DP/Flex. Failure to declare the DP/Flex at the start, precludes
its use for the remainder of that game. The Designated Player (DP) is basically an offensive
player. The Flex player is basically a defensive player.
The DP should be listed where they are battingThe Flex should be listed last.
A pinch hitter or runner can substitute for the DP or the Flex and she become the new DP or Flex.
All players can re-enter including the DP and the Flex.
A. The Flex bats or runs for the Designated Player (DP).
B. The Flex is not playing defense nor offense.
In both case the number of players in the lineup is reduced by 1.
The lineup can go back up by 1 if either the DP or the Flex re-enters.
or a substitute for either enters or re-enters
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Pos Name # Substitutes
1. 6 Natasha Watley 29
2. 2 Mellisa Roth 22
3. 5 Tonya Callahan 35
4. 7 Jessica Mendoza 2
5. DP Megan Willis 5
6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26
7. AP Kelly Kretschman 12
8. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41
9. 4 Lauren Lappen 37
10. 9 Fancesca Enea 10
11. Flex Cat Osterman 8
12.
SubstitutesDanielle Lawrie 15
Sara Pauly 23
Use of DP / Flex
DP is listed where batting
Flex is listed last
Playing with Eleven
First Ten bat.
Any Nine can play defense.
DP listed where batting
FLEX listed Last
USSSA Pride Coach Tim Walton
Pos Name # Substitutes
1. 6 Natasha Watley 29
2. 2 Mellisa Roth 22
3. 5 Tonya Callahan 35
4. 7 Jessica Mendoza 2
5. DP Megan Willis 5
6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26
7. AP Kelly Kretschman 12
8. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41
9. 4 Lauren Lappen 37
10. 9 Fancesca Enea 10
11. Flex Cat Osterman 8
12.
SubstitutesDanielle Lawrie 15
Sara Pauly 23
Any Nine can play defense.
NOT on Defense
NOT on Defense
NOT on Defense
NOT on Defense
USSSA Pride Coach Tim Walton
Pos Name # Substitutes
1. 6 Natasha Watley 29
2. 2 Mellisa Roth 22
3. 5 Tonya Callahan 35
4. 7 Jessica Mendoza 2
5. DP Megan Willis 5
6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26
7. AP Kelly Kretschman 12
8. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41
9. 4 Lauren Lappen 37
10. 9 Fancesca Enea 10
11. Flex Cat Osterman 8
12.
SubstitutesDanielle Lawrie 15
Sara Pauly 23
Any Nine can play defense.
If FLEX not on defense, FLEX out of game.
Unless the FLEX has replaced the DP
•Eliminates non-batting position.•Reduces number in lineup.•Must be reported.
•Note on Lineup Card
NOT on Defense; Out of Game
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Pos Name # Substitutes
1. 6 Natasha Watley 29
2. 2 Mellisa Roth 22
3. 5 Tonya Callahan 35
4. 7 Jessica Mendoza 2
5. DP Megan Willis 5
6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26
7. AP Kelly Kretschman 12
8. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41
9. 4 Lauren Lappen 37
10. 9 Fancesca Enea 10
11. Flex Cat Osterman 8
12.
SubstitutesDanielle Lawrie 15
Sara Pauly 23
May substitute for DP at any time.
DP may re-enter.
If DP not on offense, DP out of game.
FLEX playing offense• Only for DP.• Reduces number in lineup.• Must be reported.
•Note on Lineup Card
NOT on Defense
NOT on Offense; Out of Game
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Running for DP
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Pos Name # Substitutes
1. 6 Natasha Watley 29
2. 2 Mellisa Roth 22
3. 5 Tonya Callahan 35
4. 7 Jessica Mendoza 2
5. DP Megan Willis 5
6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26
7. AP Kelly Kretschman 12
8. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41
9. 4 Lauren Lappen 37
10. 9 Fancesca Enea 10
11. Flex Cat Osterman 8
12.
SubstitutesDanielle Lawrie 15
Sara Pauly 23
May substitute for FLEX at any time.
FLEX may re-enter.
The DP or an AP may play defense for the FLEX. In either case, the FLEX will leave the game.
Note on Lineup Card
NOT on Defense
NOT on Defense
X
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Pos Name # Substitutes
1. 6 Natasha Watley 29
2. 2 Mellisa Roth 22
3. 5 Tonya Callahan 35
4. 7 Jessica Mendoza 2
5. DP Megan Willis 5
6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26
7. AP Kelly Kretschman 12
8. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41
9. 4 Lauren Lappen 37
10. 9 Fancesca Enea 10
11. Flex Cat Osterman 8 X12.
SubstitutesDanielle Lawrie 15
Sara Pauly 23
The Flex (Non Batting) Position can be Re-established.
If FLEX re-enters into non batting position.
Note on Lineup CardFlex back inFlex can not reenter
USSSA Pride Coach Tim Walton
Pos Name # Substitutes
1. 6 Natasha Watley 29
2. 2 Mellisa Roth 22
3. 5 Tonya Callahan 35
4. 7 Jessica Mendoza 2
5. DP Megan Willis 5 X6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26
7. AP Kelly Kretschman 12
8. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41
9. 4 Lauren Lappen 37
10. 9 Fancesca Enea 10
11. Flex Cat Osterman 8
12.
SubstitutesDanielle Lawrie 15
Sara Pauly 23
The Flex (Non Batting) Position can be Re-established.
If DP re-enters and FLEX moves back into non batting position.
Note on Lineup CardDP back in DP can not reenter again
USSSA Pride Coach Tim Walton
Pos Name # Substitutes
1. 6 Natasha Watley 29
2. 2 Mellisa Roth 22
3. 5 Tonya Callahan 35
4. 7 Jessica Mendoza 2
5. DP Megan Willis 5 X6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26
7. AP Kelly Kretschman 12
8. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41
9. 4 Lauren Lappen 37
10. 9 Fancesca Enea 10
11. Flex Cat Osterman 8
12.
SubstitutesDanielle Lawrie 15
Sara Pauly 23
FLEX can only bat/run for DP.
The FLEX is ejected for batting/running for someone other than the DP.
NOT on Defense
FLEX can only go Here
Batting for DP in DP spot
FLEX can NOT bat Here
The DP may play any defensive position, any time and any number of times. Does not count as a substitution for anyone except the FLEX. Must be reported.
The FLEX may play offense in DP’s position any time and any number of times. This is a substitution for the DP. Must be reported.
The DP & FLEX can both be on defense at the same time.
The DP & FLEX can NOT be on offense at the same time.
USSSA Pride Coach Tim Walton
Pos Name # Substitutes
1. 6 Natasha Watley 29
2. 2 Mellisa Roth 22
3. 5 Tonya Callahan 35
4. 7 Jessica Mendoza 2
5. DP Megan Willis 5
6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26
7. AP Kelly Kretschman 12
8. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41
9. 4 Lauren Lappen 37
10. 9 Fancesca Enea 10
11. Flex Cat Osterman 8
12.
SubstitutesDanielle Lawrie 15
Sara Pauly 23
No courtesy runner for DP.
Unless DP is the pitcher or catcher of record.
NOT on Defense
CR Only if P or C
NOT on Defense
USSSA Pride Coach Tim Walton
Pos Name # Substitutes
1. 6 Natasha Watley 29
2. 2 Mellisa Roth 22
3. 5 Tonya Callahan 35
4. 7 Jessica Mendoza 2
5. DP Megan Willis 5
6. 8 Caitlin Lowe 26
7. AP Kelly Kretschman 12
8. 3 Charlotte Morgan 41
9. 4 Lauren Lappen 37
10. 9 Fancesca Enea 10
11. Flex Cat Osterman 8
12.
SubstitutesDanielle Lawrie 15
Sara Pauly 23
In 3rd Inning, Defensive Coach goes to mound to talk to Pitcher.
Note Conference on Lineup Card.
Conf3
With No eligible substitutes
Flex or DP injured – play down one – NOT shorthanded
Using DP/Flex; a different player injured. Can Flex take player’s batting position?
Playing with 2 APs and 2 players injured. Can the game continue since team can still
field nine (9) on defense?
Between Innings, Coach reports substitutes for first three batters.
Legal – Players are in the game when announced.
Coach reports a pinch hitter for Pitcher and that the Pitcher will reenter when team goes on defensive.
Pinch Hitter is put in the game. However Pitcher must be reported when she reenters.
You have to practice it You have to commit to using it
GOOD LUCK!