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REPLY: In all my years of officiating and watching football, I can only recall one or two instances where the receiving team on a free kick just allowed the ball roll. 99.99% of the time they know as well as you do that if K recovers 10 yards or more beyond the spot of the kick, they get to keep the ball. Are you sure you're not confusing this with a scrimmage kick (punt, FG) where the ball would be awarded to the receivers no matter who recovers??
I just have rarely if ever seen the play you described. Your interpretation of the rule is correct.
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Bob M.
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