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Originally posted by Bob M.
Does the clock start on the touch since the ball is in the EZ? This is the tough one, since it's so rare, but I would say no, the clock doesn't start at all on this play. Why? Look at the exception to rule 4-2-2d(2). It says, "EXCEPTION: If a scoring attempt touches an upright or crossbar or an R player in the end zone and caroms through the goal, the touching is ignored and the attempt or try is successful." (underlining is mine for emphasis). Since it says, .the touching is ignored..."that (to me) is an indication that the free kick hasn't been touched and the clock should not start.
What do you think?
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I agree, both from a rules standpoint (good eye for 4-2-2d) and from a practical standpoint. If the ball caroms off B's hand, then through the upright, by the time you start winding it will have gone through. So it makes sense not to wind it from a mechanical standpoint as well.