Thread: player control?
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Old Tue Jan 27, 2009, 10:15am
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To have player control, one of the criteria is to be "holding" the ball. It does not say with the hands. Question? Can you "hold" the ball with your leggs?
Yes you can - however it is a violation

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It is illegal to strike the ball with a closed fist. Player holds the ball in front of him/her between two closed fists. Violation?
No there is no advantage gained.

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Originally Posted by OHBBREF View Post
NCAA Case Play
RULING: ... The intent of this rule is to prevent a player from gaining an advantage by using any part of the leg.
once you read the intent of the rule, it is clear how to enforce the rule.
If a player gains an advantage by using the legs to Hold/Control/Deflect/etc. is the use of the legs a violation.
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