- Jul 28, 2008
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I would have been a bit more lenient that you were with the other team by allowing a player to pick up for them if it were an NSA tournament where you need 9 to start. ASA and U-trip only require 8 to start. Not sure about Pony, ISF or some of the others.
ASA Rule 4 Sec 1D says you can start and play with 8 and the 9th spot is an out. Supplemental rules 47 & 48 also mention the shorthanded rule are to avoid forfeits if at all possible. They also state that you cannot play shorthanded as a strategic option by the coach.
NSA Rule 4 Sec 4c. says you must start with 9, but can end with 8. They also state that you cannot intentionally or unintentionally walk a batter to record the automatic 3rd out.
USSSA Rule 5 Sec. 2 says you can start and play with 8. The 9th spot is an out.
ASA Rule 4 Sec 1D says you can start and play with 8 and the 9th spot is an out. Supplemental rules 47 & 48 also mention the shorthanded rule are to avoid forfeits if at all possible. They also state that you cannot play shorthanded as a strategic option by the coach.
NSA Rule 4 Sec 4c. says you must start with 9, but can end with 8. They also state that you cannot intentionally or unintentionally walk a batter to record the automatic 3rd out.
USSSA Rule 5 Sec. 2 says you can start and play with 8. The 9th spot is an out.