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Old Tue Oct 26, 2004, 03:00pm
James Neil James Neil is offline
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Quote:
Originally posted by mcrowder
I understand IP (borderline, but technically correct) if he's out of bounds when the ball is snapped and steps forward to catch it.

But what's the rule that makes this a foul if he touches the end line before the snap, and readjusts in bounds also before the snap? I thought I'd read on here before that in FED, a player that leaves, but is not substituted for, is still a player - so this doesn't sound like illegal substitute if he returns before the ball is snapped.
I don't think there is a rule against this. At least I can’t find one. That’s why I said I’d do nothing outside of telling the punter to look at his feet. All in all the way I look at a situation like this is if it didn't affect the play, take an advantage of an opponent, or create a threat to player safety, then it is not a foul.


[b][i]Don't call it unless you can hang your hat on it.

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