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Originally Posted by ChuckS
The rule says it must be intentional. I think we would agree that a pass that bounces off a stationary player's leg is not a violation. But what about if the player is moving? Even though the player did not intentionally kick the ball, it seems that most officials call this a violation.
I have not been calling this, but I seem to be alone on this....thoughts?
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It is a judgement call. I look at the player to see what he is doing. Did he move, lose control of the ball, and have it hit his foot, or did he use a leg to control or direct the ball somewhere? If it looks like the player hit the ball with the leg to move it in a certain direction, I call a violation. If it looks like an "oh, $#!*" moment, play on.