Questions we want the NFHS to answer

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally posted by cdaref
Can the casebook "add" a rule that is not in the book? Interesting. The casebook can certainly clarify or give examples of the application of rules in the rule book, but can it add a rule that isnt explicitly in the rule book? An interesting question.

Case plays interpret existing rules that are very explicitly in the rule book.

From the FOREWARD at the front of the case book:
"The play numbers identify the primary Rule, Section, Article of the rules book which supports the interpretation."
That's lawerly talk telling us that case book play 3.1.1 is being supported by rule 3-1-1.
The FOREWARD also says:
"The interpretations and ruling for all play situations have been approved by the rules committee and are official".

Iow, there is absolutely nothing new being added. Your statement that this play wasn't covered under the rules was wrong, no matter how "lawerly" you wanna get about it. This case play simply says "thou shall have 5 players on the floor at all times if they are available".