The problem with almost all DP/Flex tutorials is that they almost always launch into explanations and analysis WHY you would want to make a particular substitution, rather than simply explaining what you can or cannot do.
At 4:53, while describing the Flex batting for the DP, you state "the lineup goes back to 10". Did you mean to say the line up goes back to 9 since the DP & Flex are the same player?
This video is very well done, but I have a question regarding your discussion of 3.3.6 Situation B. As you read it, the DP (Johnson) got the triple, then the sub (Grindle) entered as a pinch runner for the Flex (Montee). My problem is that the video and your comments seem to show Grindle coming in as a pinch runner for Johnson NOT Montee. This would be legal but would have a lot more involved than the simple substitution that you show. - Montee would have to be legally subbed for which means she would come out of the game. - THEN Grindle (as the Flex) would have to legally sub for Johnson who would be taken out of the game. The result is 2 separate substitutions being made with both subbed for players using their first exit. This would result in the same outcome but in a very different way from how it was explained in the video.
Most baseball rules are based on trying to avoid some unfair advantage, here in Softball what is the intent of this rule? What are they trying to accomplish with this?
Eric Brooking, what's the unfair advantage of the DH in baseball? The DP/Flex rule offers flexibility to utilize strengths of 10 players. Not sure they're trying to accomplish anything particularly.
What I'm trying to say is that most rules are to prevent something unfair. I don't see anything unfair about batting all your defensive players. You take the good with the bad. I'm just not sure why someone felt the need to make a rule that seems to give a work-around for a weak player.
The rule is there to allow you to involve more players in the game, while minimizing the impact of substitutions. Allowing flexibility to play 10 players instead of 9 just gives more kids a chance. Let's be honest some kids struggle to hit the ball while their ability to play defense at a key position make it tough for them to not be in the lineup. The FLEX/Dp allows them to contribute where they might not otherwise for a full game. Additionally, equipment problems, rest, washroom breaks all are easier to manage without having to fully sub someone out of the game in this instance. It's a great tool in youth ball.
@@stormcoaches1949: Most youth ball leagues now bat everybody on your roster, 15 players deep if you have them, and the coach sets a defensive lineup every inning that has little (actually nothing) to do with the batting order. If you have (considerably) more than 9 players the main challenge is equalizing the number of innings everyone sits out. Another challenge, or frustration, of players is that with extremely large lineups (over 12 players) it takes forever to work through the batting order. If games are shortened by time limit as frequently happens, players may bat only once or twice a game. Of course this is a failure of your league organizers, who should go to great lengths to avoid rosters larger than 12. And all this of course has little to do with the DP/Flex rule., which is another approach altogether.
Section 3 ART. 5 . . . Any player, starter or substitute may be withdrawn from the game and re-entered once, provided such player occupies the same batting position whenever in the lineup. A starter and any substitute for a starter may not be in the game at the same time. A violation results in illegal substitution.
3.3.5 SITUATION D: In the second inning, S1 pinch-hits for B6 (batting in sixth place). After entering the batter's box, S1 is replaced by B6. Later in the game, S1 intends to enter again to pinch-hit for B6. RULING: Legal. S1 was in the game during the second inning and, therefore, may re-enter once.
IThe previous rule of having a DH who may hit for any player in the lineup, in conjunction with the reentry rule, was entirely adequate.
Another reason athletes are not required to train hard enough to endure.
The problem with almost all DP/Flex tutorials is that they almost always launch into explanations and analysis WHY you would want to make a particular substitution, rather than simply explaining what you can or cannot do.
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At 4:53, while describing the Flex batting for the DP, you state "the lineup goes back to 10". Did you mean to say the line up goes back to 9 since the DP & Flex are the same player?
This video is very well done, but I have a question regarding your discussion of 3.3.6 Situation B. As you read it, the DP (Johnson) got the triple, then the sub (Grindle) entered as a pinch runner for the Flex (Montee). My problem is that the video and your comments seem to show Grindle coming in as a pinch runner for Johnson NOT Montee. This would be legal but would have a lot more involved than the simple substitution that you show.
- Montee would have to be legally subbed for which means she would come out of the game.
- THEN Grindle (as the Flex) would have to legally sub for Johnson who would be taken out of the game.
The result is 2 separate substitutions being made with both subbed for players using their first exit. This would result in the same outcome but in a very different way from how it was explained in the video.
Most baseball rules are based on trying to avoid some unfair advantage, here in Softball what is the intent of this rule? What are they trying to accomplish with this?
Eric Brooking, what's the unfair advantage of the DH in baseball? The DP/Flex rule offers flexibility to utilize strengths of 10 players. Not sure they're trying to accomplish anything particularly.
What I'm trying to say is that most rules are to prevent something unfair. I don't see anything unfair about batting all your defensive players. You take the good with the bad. I'm just not sure why someone felt the need to make a rule that seems to give a work-around for a weak player.
I agree. Most rules are about safety, fairness and consistency. I can't think of a good comparison in any other sport.
The rule is there to allow you to involve more players in the game, while minimizing the impact of substitutions. Allowing flexibility to play 10 players instead of 9 just gives more kids a chance. Let's be honest some kids struggle to hit the ball while their ability to play defense at a key position make it tough for them to not be in the lineup. The FLEX/Dp allows them to contribute where they might not otherwise for a full game. Additionally, equipment problems, rest, washroom breaks all are easier to manage without having to fully sub someone out of the game in this instance. It's a great tool in youth ball.
@@stormcoaches1949: Most youth ball leagues now bat everybody on your roster, 15 players deep if you have them, and the coach sets a defensive lineup every inning that has little (actually nothing) to do with the batting order. If you have (considerably) more than 9 players the main challenge is equalizing the number of innings everyone sits out.
Another challenge, or frustration, of players is that with extremely large lineups (over 12 players) it takes forever to work through the batting order. If games are shortened by time limit as frequently happens, players may bat only once or twice a game. Of course this is a failure of your league organizers, who should go to great lengths to avoid rosters larger than 12.
And all this of course has little to do with the DP/Flex rule., which is another approach altogether.
NFHS softball has two re-entry, not 1
Section 3 ART. 5 . . . Any player, starter or substitute may be withdrawn from the game and re-entered once, provided such player occupies the same batting position whenever in the lineup. A starter and any substitute for a starter may not be in the game at the same time. A violation results in illegal substitution.
Thanks, your video was well done and undestandable.
3.3.5 SITUATION D:
In the second inning, S1 pinch-hits for B6 (batting in sixth place). After entering the batter's box, S1 is replaced by B6. Later in the game, S1 intends to enter again to pinch-hit for B6.
RULING: Legal. S1 was in the game during the second inning and, therefore, may re-enter once.
As clear as using a 50 cent nickle when your buying a $2,00 cerveza
@buddaman200522 Nm, differ from the DP/Flex
That's exactly what I am saying. I don't know what you mean by two re-entry. They can enter once and Re-enter once, that's not two re-entries.
Does this video apply to ASA?
I thought the flex can ONLY replace the DP or is that just in ASA?
No they don't. Anyone on the team can reenter once.
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You’re welcome
This is such a stupid rule.