[Back In The Saddle]

I occassionally work a youth league that has a no press rule. This may be the most poorly defined rule ever.

What exactly constitutes a press? Does that mean no playing defense in the back court? Does it mean pulling back to the three point line? Somewhere in between?

What if there's a turnover out top? Does the old offense/new defense have to let the kid go unguarded until he crosses the half line? What if the defender, while just running downcourt and not guarding anybody, is able to reach out and snag a pass or pick up a loose ball?

And what is the penalty? Just blow it dead and give it back to the team?

If leagues are going to make up rules, they need to think it through better.