Full Court Press versus Backcourt pressure

[mccoachmike]

Originally posted by BktBallRef
Coach, we have a similiar rule in the youth leagues here. No pressing in BC until the last two minutes of the game. That means that if there's a throw-in or the defense rbounds the ball, the opponent cannot pressure at all. They must move to the opponent's FC. Also, they cannot stand at the division line. They must allow the ball to cross the division line before applying any pressure.

Hope that helps.

Unfortunately, we actully have them listed as two different rules, titled: 1) Backcourt Pressure other than Fullcourt Pressing and 2) Fullcourt Pressing.

For the 6-7 yr olds, it is easy. No pressing, no back court. We actually restrict the defence to inside of the 3 pt line.

For 8 it gets weird, in that rule 1) says Not allowed anytime. Further goes on to say the defense picks up the offense at the half line. But Rule 2) says Full Court Press is allowed if you are behind by 10 pts or more. They seems to be in conflict. Unless like I was theorizing, they intend FCP to imply on inbounds only, and backcourt the rest of the time.

Oh, and of course there is nothing in the rules defining the terms. That would be too easy!