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Mark P is correct on both accounts, a little frat humor about balls and flailing limbs (I was trying very hard to be good).
And second, you could, possibly have 50 interpretations of the same rule.
Basketball is pretty static, but this "loophole" is seen in other sports. I work with some people who travel the country working track meets in many states; with how those states interpret rules it is like a quarter-pounder in France, it is just a little different in each state.
Voleyball is the same way. Some states play 2 of 3 games side out scoring, 3 of 5 rally scoring, yada-yada.
In fact, now that I think of it, doesn't NY or CA or someone use a shot clock for HS ball? This would certainly fit this discussion.
The fed gives states a basic foundation and framework for states to build off of. But they are not the end all experts, they have no real power. In fact, if your states rule authority (here in OH it is the Asst. Commishes) had a radical view of a rule, you would have to live with it, the Fed won't step in.
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