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Originally Posted by Camron Rust
Maybe. A player can't intentionally use their leg/foot to contact the ball. Period. If I judge that the player has "used" it in such a manner (to actually block a pass or discourage a pass that eventually hits the leg), it's a kick....no matter if they had it there before the ball was thrown or not.
If that leg is in more of a typical guarding stance....knees slightly out...no kick.
Mostly, I agree....except for when the defender extends the leg with the purpose of taking away a passing lane with the leg (and not for moving themselves in that direction). The defender doesn't get to cover 2 extra feet of space with their legs if they can get them there before the ball.
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If a player isn't allowed to go outside his/her frame why isn't touching a pass with an out-stretched arm illegal?
The reason behind a kick and punching the ball being illegal is for
safety not gaining an advantage by making yourself bigger.
I really think the spirit and intent of the rule needs to be used on this one.