DP/FLEX

• The DP/FLEX must be on the lineup card at the beginning of the game

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• The DP may be listed anywhere in the batting order

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• The FLEX is listed last, just below the batting order

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• See Rule 4, Section 3 and Rules Supplement 15 for the DP/FLEX Rules

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• Here is a good video explaining this rule: DP FLEX Video

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Lineup with a DP and FLEX plus available substitutes

• Batters are listed
• FLEX is listed in the first spot after the batters
• In this lineup, DP is listed 3^rd in the order
• Flex is listed after the batters

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• If the DP replaces the FLEX on defense

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• This is a substitution

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• The FLEX has left the game and may re-enter one time

DP/FLEX

DP Plays Defense for the FLEX

Coach Bob will tell you the substitution : �“The DP is pitching”

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DP Plays Defense for the FLEX

Note the position change

Slash the FLEX number and position who has left the game

The DP #5 will Pitch for the Flex #10 who has left the game

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• If the DP replaces one of the other batters on defense

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• There has not been a substitution

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• The replaced fielder is now playing offense only

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DP/FLEX

DP Plays any defensive position

Coach Bob will tell you the substitution : �“The DP is playing 2B”

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DP Plays any defensive position

Coach Bob will tell you the substitution : �“The DP is playing 2B”

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2B

This player is now playing offense only

Note the position change

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• The FLEX may play offense (batter or runner)

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• But ONLY in the batting order spot occupied by the DP in the starting lineup

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• The DP has left the game and may re-enter one time

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• NOTE: This is not a substitution for the FLEX

DP/FLEX

FLEX Plays Offense for the DP

Coach Bob will tell you the substitution : �“The Flex is hitting for the DP”

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FLEX Plays Offense for the DP

• The DP has left �the game and may re-enter one time

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Put a slash through the DP who has left the game

Note the FLEX entering on offense

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Additional notes

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• The FLEX and DP may be replaced by eligible substitutes

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• Any player who has already been in the game may only reenter in the same spot of the batting order

DP/FLEX

Questions?

Definitions

• Extra Player (EP) – batter not starting on defense in addition to the 9 fielders

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• Designated Player (DP) – starting player who is batting, not playing in the field, when the lineup includes a FLEX

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• FLEX – starting player who is playing defense and not batting, when the lineup includes a DP

Lineup Management (FP)

1. True/False: If the DP plays defense for the FLEX, the FLEX player has left the game and has one re-entry left.

2. True/False: If the FLEX plays offense for the DP, the DP has left the game and has one re-entry left.

3. True/False: The DP and FLEX can both play defense at the same time.

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TRUE (4-3-E)

TRUE (4-3-D)

TRUE (4-3-E)