Quote:
Originally Posted by kdf5
If one of these fits, then I have nothing.
A player shall not clip or block an opponent in the back except:
a. In the free-blocking zone when the contact meets the requirements of 2-17.
b. Using hands and arms to contact an opponent above the waist in warding
off a blocker, or when attempting to reach a runner, or catch or recover a loose ball which he may legally touch or possess.
c. To tackle a runner or player pretending to be a runner.
|
So the question would be whether the man in position to catch the kick was a runner yet?