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Originally Posted by Camron Rust
I disagree. The HS rule is and always was objective....who touched it where and in what order is all that matter.
The NCAA rule is subjective. For the NCAA rule, how much much activity after a defensive deflection is allowed before the backcourt rule is back in effect? Is it back on if the offence catches the ball, then immediately steps in the BC? Or steps in the BC after a second or two?
The NCAA rule leaves a gray area subject to interpretation, the HS doesn't.
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How is the NCAA rule subjective? If the defense makes a play on the ball and deflects or knocks the ball away, it does not matter who it goes off of, anyone can go and get the ball without penalty. It sounds like the very same thing we are talking about here. The NF just gave one example that fits the NCAA rule.
I am sure we will need more information, but the NCAA rule uses that as an exception to the rule.
Now the problem is going to be that the NF will not take on the exact language and this will muddy the waters without extensive interpretations, but I see nothing that deals with this any different than the NCAA at this point.
Peace