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Originally Posted by ajmc

i haven't personally read any reddings guide explanation that is proported to suggest the interpretation alluded to it. If, however, there is such an interpretation that suggests a player who has established himself as being oob, can remove or reverse that status by simply jumping up into the air, i would need a lot more explanation and consideration before i could accept it.

I absolutely disagree with your assessment that the "letter of the rule" supports such a contention, rather that this illogical conclusion is the result of an excessively limiting interpretation of what is intended by use of the word "touching" and the intent, and purpose, of the rule in it's entirety.

agree!