|
Rule casebook 4.25.2 has been quoted in this discussion. It clearly indicates that when the airborne player is prevented from relaesing the ball on a pass or try the call is a held ball.
Noe one has quoted casebook play 4.43.3. It has parts a-b-c-d. the final conclusion of all the play variations is that since touching did not prevent the pass or try, th ball remains alive. I am too laxy to type the whole thing so please consult it. this conclusion seems to make the play where the player was prevented from release at the top, but then shot from the hip, it is a legal play because the ball was able to be released.
I have had to read these two plays every year to refocus on the correct calls. this discussion has helped to clarify.
|