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I was taught that the basis for judging the "about to receive" is the ball is closer, so POE 35 is just cofirmation and actually clearer than all the ball in the infield, ball is thrown, etc. myths. It is also more protective than the ISF version.
Unfortunately, many rules exist to punish those who cheat rather than the idyllic conditions you express (and I also usually experience). That is the problem with the effects of BOO and illegal sub.
The reason the pitching back step is not allowed is to constrain the pitcher's advantage but is allowed for men because ASA would never get them to change and would lose them to other orgs.
When comparing any rules to NFHS, we always have to remember they lean strongly toward more players participating rather than pure competition and are less likely to DQ. Also, DQ can lead to players leaving the playing area and high schools are more safety and control (and lawsuit) conscious.
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Officiating takes more than OJT.
It's not our jobs to invent rulings to fit our personal idea of what should and should not be.
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