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Originally Posted by bigjohn
it is defensive intentional grounding and there has to be a penalty for the foul!
9-9-1 gives you the latitude to do so.
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I don't even need to go there. There's a rule that covers this.
3-6-2 Action or inaction which prevents promptness in putting the ball in
play is delay of game. This includes:
d. Failure to properly wear legal or required player equipment when the ball is
about to become live.
PENALTY: Delay of game – (Art. 2d) – (S7-21-23) – 5 yards;