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Originally posted by bo_job
I recently had an arguement with some peers of mine. I was almost certain that in order for an onside kick to be legal, the recieving team must first touch the ball in order for the kicking team to recover possession. There were about six people arguing with me and no one in my corner, but I am still almost positive I was right. I know that the ball has to go at least 10 yards unless a member of recieving team tips the ball. Please respond and refer me to an official source i can print off to either gloat on the fact that i was right, or humiliate myself, thanks.
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Sorry but you were wrong.
If the ball doesn't travel 10 yards, K can't recover it unless R touches it.
Once the ball travels 10 yards and is grounded, it's a free ball and K can recover it whether R touches it or not.