Stopping the never-ending flow of subs

[mikesears]

I don't have my rulebook in front of me but isn't the rule, "must have reported or be in a position to report . . ." I have always assumed that the latter part of that rule meant the player simply had to be up off the bench. My guess is that many coaches believe this, too. The latter part of the rule seems to indicate to me that a player who is moving toward the table to report can be allowed to enter the game.

However, in my case I was a little lax. The coach was taking advantage of that provision and getting players up just as the previous player finished reporting.