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Originally Posted by Dholloway1962
Personally, I don't understand why the player isn't allowed to come back. I'm sure the rule serves to protect some advantage but don't see what it is.
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Remember the alternative prior to the shorthanded rule. The idea of the rule was to avoid forfeits. The team is already being given a break by being allowed to continue play as opposed to packing their bags.
Since a team can start or continue play with less than the "required" number of players without qualifying a cause, I guess there could be an abuse of the rule.