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Originally Posted by just another ref

Is this the exact wording in NCAA rules? Would this also be a violation in high school? NFHS rule reads: Kicking the ball is intentionally striking it with any part of the leg or foot. In my view, a player on the floor fighting for a loose ball could easily wind up with the ball held between his/her legs without ever having struck it.

No, paraphrased.