How do you do it??

[rainmaker]

Originally posted by LarryS
I do not let them "play defense" until they reach mid court when they are running along side a player pushing the ball up court.

Now I had a situation last Saturday where that was happening and A1 lost control of the ball. I bounced away and B1 took it, turn and layed it in. Coach A asked and received a TO, then said "They cannot press after a 15 point lead." I said "But they can go after a loose ball when they are right next to it. If you want your player to have an easy path to mid court, tell them to hold the ball until the other teams clears."

Didn't hear another peep about the defense.

If I were you, I'd check with an assignor or commissioner about that. When I've been working a no-bc-press game, it was specifically stated that it wasn't allowed. Taking the ball into your own control is still a defensive move, even if the ball is loose from someone's fumble. You need to be sure you get it right.