[Jim S]

Got here first Bob. OK No TrumpKing, Why must the pass be completed in or behind the neutral zone? Also what rule prevents A11 from retreated behind the LOS to kick the ball?
Take the following play:
A2 Kicks the ball down field where it is muffed by B1. The ball rebounds behind the LOS and is picked up by A2 who again kicks the ball. B1, having hands of brick, again muffs the ball, and it again rebounds behind the LOS where A2 again gains possession. This time he throws a pass two yards beyond the LOS to A87 who then makes a backwards pass to A2 who, for the third time in the down, kicks the ball downfield. The ball this time is fair caught by A2. (he's got better hands....)

BTW I agree with Bob's assessment. Since B29 is attempting to block the kick it IS apparent that a kick will be (has been) made and the kicker is awarded protection.

[Edited by Jim S on Dec 15th, 2005 at 09:15 PM]