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I had been told there was very little difference between high school & ASA rules. Yet, I was told by high school coaches yesterday a rule difference that IMO would be a big helper if true.
Was told that while using the DP/Flex in HS - the flex could enter the lineup twice in 2 different spots in the order.
If this is true could be a great strategy for coaches that I have never seen any of them use.
During a game yesterday, The Flex came in & ran for the DP who was 8th in the Batting Order. After that inning they had both DP & Flex in the field. They had the Flex set up to now come up & bat in the 6th spot of the order.
When I asked "Coach" if he got away with one, he & 2 of the other team coaches told me HS was different from summer ball & this was allowed.
Brettman, did I learn something new yesterday, or was I feed a bunch of hot air???
If this is the rule - Why do not more teams take advantage of it? Just imagine having a quality hitting Pitcher, who you want to rest. Somewhere during the game - you could let her come in & bat for weaker hitter, then just replace. Then in 7th inning she could just come in & hit again for another.
Was told that while using the DP/Flex in HS - the flex could enter the lineup twice in 2 different spots in the order.
If this is true could be a great strategy for coaches that I have never seen any of them use.
During a game yesterday, The Flex came in & ran for the DP who was 8th in the Batting Order. After that inning they had both DP & Flex in the field. They had the Flex set up to now come up & bat in the 6th spot of the order.
When I asked "Coach" if he got away with one, he & 2 of the other team coaches told me HS was different from summer ball & this was allowed.
Brettman, did I learn something new yesterday, or was I feed a bunch of hot air???
If this is the rule - Why do not more teams take advantage of it? Just imagine having a quality hitting Pitcher, who you want to rest. Somewhere during the game - you could let her come in & bat for weaker hitter, then just replace. Then in 7th inning she could just come in & hit again for another.