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Originally posted by ChuckElias
I'm not trying to be a smart-@$$ (yeah, sure), but nobody answered my question. Rule 2 says it's prohibited to practice, but there's no penalty listed. Why are we so quick to say that it's a T? Maybe it's just a violation. You take away the ball, or the FT, and continue on. Any thoughts?
Chuck
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The rule is written as all-inclusive.It has to cover the actions of both teams,offense and defense,at all times other than between the halves.If the defense commits the illegal act under R2-7-4,a violation could not possibly be a penalty(except during a FT).That's why a T is the penalty.This particular call was spelled out in a POE many,many years ago as a T,but I don't keep my books that long.Maybe MTD Sr. has got a reference somewhere in his library.