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Originally Posted by Robert Goodman
But, last I knew, the Canadian amateur rules had more exceptions. You could go to one or both knees and the ball remain alive if to recover a bouncing or rolling ball from: - your own team's snap, or
- an opponent's kick (except a dribble),
provided you got up again immediately.
Robert |
For only the opponent's kick:
It must've changed, then,
twice! When I started, and until 2-3 years ago, that exception was not present. It is now back in. In addition, a kick or punt returner can step OOB, legally, for catching said kick. If OOB upon touching, the ball is dead and he cannot advance. If back IB, then the catch is good and may advance.
On an errant snap, you are down if your knees touch the ground with possession.