(02-20-2018, 10:41 AM)2006alum link Wrote:it almost sounds like we'd be better off forfeiting at the 1 and playing our usual 2-5 lineup than shifting everybody up one spot? Is that right?That's right but not allowed to do that. Can't put our #7 player in at #1 singles either. The problem with the gamesmanship is that both teams could do it, not just us. Not sure if it is a rule or a custom, anyone know? Not sure why golf and tennis are different in this respect.
Our problem when Lord gets back in the lineup is that she's missed practice time and matches, so won't be at the level she would have been if not injured. No way around that, but Lele may have some discretion on where in the lineup she plays.