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David, the point isn't that mechanics and policies don't matter. The point is that you can't call a T for a violation of policies if it isn't spelled out in the rules. Example?
Most states have a rule for how many quarters a player may play in a given day. Let's say you're doing a JV/Varsity double header, and A45 plays all 4 quarters of the JV game. Then he suits up for varsity, and you know for a fact that he played in at least 3 quarters; violating the state's policy of a maximum 6 quarters per day. You going to call a T because he violated state policy?
The point is you can only call a T based on the rules, not policies. Policy violations need to be handled off the court after the game by the proper authorities.
And yes, before you ask, if a coach was physically assaulting a player during a game; I'd likely intervene.
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