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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

One of my pet peeves with NFHS is even allowing "state optional" rules.

Either it is a rule or not a rule. Options shouldn't be included in a rule book. That, however, doesn't mean an area couldn't opt out of a particular rule.

The state adoption option gives the local associations the idea. Remove the option and most states will hang with the rule book. Sort of, "out of sight, out of mind" way of looking at it.

Make a rule THE rule, period.

I agree. Last year in NC the state rule did not require a pitcher to pitch for the IW. This year they have to pitch. NFHS says pitch. If NC did it by the book consistently, that rule would not change from year to year.