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Originally posted by ref18
Here are two questions, a Canadian ruling with a rulebook reference would be great. Thanks
1.
Team A 1.D-10 on the A3, ask to have the ball moved to the hash mark. Does team B have to agree?
2.
A kick which is blocked in an offside direction may be legally recovered by any player.
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Hi J,
How are you doing? I hope this helps:
1. 4.4.5 states, "On any down on or within its own 5 yard line, Team A may position the ball away from the goal posts at the closest hash mark, or closest suitable spot to that point in case of wet ground." The B team gets no say in the matter. It is a safety issue and a good WH should ask the A team if they'd like the ball moved.
2. The only white book reference I can see is 5.3.2, "Blocked and Recovered Inbounds". A blocked kick is a live ball and anybody may recover. Points (a) and (b) in 5.3.2 identify that. If A recovers, they may through a forward pass, and passing rules still apply (IG, PI, UR/P, etc...).