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WorksheetsCSE Softball Quiz #6 - DP/Flex & Lineup Card Management
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 19mins
Which player plays DEFENSE ONLY?
Designated Player (DP)
Courtesy Fielder
Flex
Extra Player
(EP)
Temporary defensive alignments or shifts
do NOT need to be reported to the plate umpire.
True
False
The Flex and the DP can be the same player.
True
False
The player in the DP position is charged with a substitution only when they are withdrawn from ...?
playing defense
the batting order
the dugout
the lineup card
The DP position may be substituted for any number of times by who?
any eligible substitute off the bench
the Flex position
(drop to 9 players)
Both A and B
Any player in the batting lineup
The Flex position may be substituted for any number of times by who?
any eligible substitute off the bench
DP plays both offense & defense for the Flex
(Flex inactive)
(Drop to 9 players)
(Creates an OP)
Both A and B
Any player in the batting lineup
When is an Offensive Player (OP) used in the lineup?
OP and DP are the same thing
Never an option
DP is in the
batting lineup
DP is playing offense AND defense of the FLEX
After being charged with a substitution, the starting DP and Flex players may reenter how many times?
0
1
2
as many times as the coach wants
If the Flex plays offense in a batting order position
other than that of the DP, they are considered ...?
batting out
of order
an illegal player
an unreported
substitute
an inaccurate player
A player who illegally entered or reentered the game is subject to...
a warning
being called out
an ejection
a 2-game suspension
When is an unreported substitute NOT called out?
If a pitch has been thrown and the unreported player is still at bat
If the unreported substitute has completed their turn at bat
If the unreported substitute has completed their turn at bat and a pitch has been thrown to the next batter
If the coach in violation reports to the plate umpire before the opposing team's challenge
What is the effect if an ejected or suspended player enters or reenters the game?
Head Coach is fired
the player is suspended for the rest of the season
the Head Coach and the player are suspended for the next 4 games
forfeit in favor of the offended team
Which of the following is NOT considered an illegal player?
nonstarter enters the game a second time
player not listed on the lineup card
Flex enters the game on offense in the batting-order spot other than that of the DP
unreported substitute
Which statement is FALSE?
Substitutes must enter the game when the ball is dead.
Substitutes are not required to enter the game at the time the substitution is reported to the plate umpire.
Projected reentries are allowed.
The plate umpire shall report substitutions to the opposing coach, the official scorer, and the public address announcer before the next pitch.
Which statement is FALSE?
Any of the starters may be withdrawn and reentered once, including the Flex and the DP
A starting player and her substitute may not be in the lineup at the same time.
Any of the starters may be withdrawn and reentered once, except for the Flex and the DP
Substitutes may not reenter.
During concussion protocol, a Temporary Replacement Player (TRP) may be used while the injured player is being evaluated. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding this situation?
A player who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion must be immediate removed from the game.
A player exhibiting concussion symptoms may not return until cleared by medical personnel.
The injured player may be replaced by any eligible player who has not yet participated in the game.
The Temporary Replacement Player may not again participate in the game if the injured player returns.
If a team has no remaining eligible players, a starter or substitute who has previously participated in the game may replace the concussed player as the Temporary Replacement Player (TRP).
True
False
The DP can only play defense for the Flex.
True
False
Courtesy Runners can only run for who?
Pitcher only
Catcher only
Pitcher and Catcher only
No Courtesy Runners allowed
If a team starts a game with 9 players, a Designated Player (DP) may NOT be used.
True
False
