[Rich]

Originally Posted by bainsey

+1

Much of the time, these leagues/tourneys will say "all high school rules apply" without knowing some of the ones that are drilled into our heads. (Just be prepared for, "well, we didn't mean THAT rule!")

Those illegal defense rules can be problematic, too, particularly, "no pressing if you're up by 10 or more points." You'll just have to keep your eye on the scoreboard at times. Also, I make it clear in pre-game that, if you commit a foul during an illegal defense, the foul still stands. (Some have argued that there should have been a whistle prior to the foul.)

You think it's bad in basketball, try working youth football where certain positions aren't allowed to rush the passer and only certain players (weight restrictions) can handle the ball. What a mess. More arguments about this made up crap than about the actual base ruleset we're using.