DP/FLEX Rule in a 9 minute video
If you need a quick 9 minute review of the DP/Flex rule, check out the video or link below.
April 18, 2026 1)Reentry 2)Electronic Communication 3)Conferences
Situation 1: F3, #11 is batting third in the lineup. They bat and reach first base safely. Team A’s coach asks for time and enters #12 to run for #11. In a) #11 has a legal reentry, as this was the first time they had left the game when #12 entered and ran for them. […]
April 9, 2026 1)Obstruction 2)Conferences 3)DP/FLEX
Situation 1: With no runners on, B1 hits a shallow fly ball that falls in front of F8 who has possession of the ball about 10 feet behind second base. As B1 rounds first base they are obstructed by F3 that is on the edge of the base, the umpire signals a delayed dead ball […]
March 25 2026 NFHS Case Plays 1) 3 Foot Lane Interference 2) Line-Ups DP/FLEX 3) Interference after a deflected ball
March 18, 2026 : NFHS Softball Weekly Rule Interpretations Situation 1: B1 hits a soft ground ball down the third base line that is fielded by F5. As B1 is running to first base with both feet inside the running lane they see F3’s mitt adjusting to the throw. B1 then raises their left […]
March 18, 2026 a) Electronic Sunglasses (1-9-6) b) Courtesy Runner (8-10-2) c) Courtesy Runner (8-10-2)
SITUATION ONE: Team A is taking the field and the umpire notices that a player is wearing sunglasses that have the capability to record or transmit audio and video. The umpire rules these glasses illegal and forces the player to remove them prior to taking the field. RULING: Incorrect ruling by the umpire. It is […]
May 19, 2025 NFHS Softball Weekly Rule Interpretations a) Appeal b) Ground Rules
Situation 1: Team A is batting and B5, who hit a home run in her first at bat, comes up to bat instead of B4. Team B’s coach seeing B5 coming to bat tells the umpire they wish to intentionally walk B5. The plate umpire calls time and awards B5 first base. As B5 reaches […]
May 12 2025 NFHS Softball Rule Interpretations a) 8-6-19 b) 4-1-3 c) 8-1-2
May 12 2025 NFHS Softball Rule Interpretations
NFHS Rule Interpretation May 5, 2025 Obstruction Rules
Situation 1: Team A is at bat with R1 on second base and no outs. B2 hits a long fly ball that hits the fence in fair territory. As R1 is rounding third base, F2 is setup blocking home plate. As R1 nears home plate F2 moves in front of the plate to catch the […]
NFHS Rule Interpretation April 28, 2025 DP/FLEX, CR, Illegal Pitch/Leaving early
April 28 2025 NFHS Softball Rule Interpretations
NFHS Rule Interpretation April 21, 2025 Rule 8-2-7a and DP/FLEX
April 21 2025 NFHS Softball Rule Interpretations