The "Ghost" rule in APA allows a team short on players to have one of their present players play twice in the same night.
Understanding the APA Ghost Rule
The APA "Ghost" rule provides a contingency when a team doesn't have enough players to meet the Team Skill Level Limit on a scheduled league night. The opposing team has the option to allow the short-handed team to use the Ghost rule.
How the Ghost Rule Works
- If allowed by the opposing team, the "Ghost" rule lets a player from the team with fewer players participate in two matches that night, essentially playing as a "ghost" player to fill the missing slot.
- This rule ensures that matches can still occur even with player absences.
Example Scenario
Let's say Team A has only 4 players present, but the league requires 5. Team B, their opponent, agrees to let Team A use the Ghost rule. One of the players from Team A will then play two matches during that night.
