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Old Tue Sep 09, 2008, 03:43am
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Originally Posted by CecilOne
Yes, the OP says no kick ever took place, which means there can not be a "rekick"; but just repositioning of the players.

The point about "encroachment" and "caution" not being in Rule 8 is that they are not legitimate parts of this discussion unless we accept that the definition of encroachment includes occupying the 10 yard buffer prior to the kick; which is listed as a cautionable offense.
The issue is how can an offense occur prior to an action if the action does not occur. IOW, if the kick was taken, the offense is penalized with the ball in play because the defender is apparently still within the 10 yards if he was there prior to the kick.
Isn't that the very definition of encroachment in the NFHS book per 18-1-1(k)?

"The act, by one or more defenders, of advancing within 10 yards of the ball prior to the taking of a free kick."

If by encroaching the defenders prevent the attacking team from taking the kick, then an offense has occurred. It is at the discretion of the referee as to how to handle it.
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