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Originally posted by zebraman
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Originally posted by PAULK1
Kicking is intentionaly "striking" the ball.
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I agree that the foot did not strike the ball. However, sometimes we have to look at the intent of the "closest rule to match the situation" as no rules book can ever cover every single variation of what might happen. It seems to me that the intent of the kicking rule is to prevent players from intentionally using their feet/lower legs to play the ball. In this situation, the player intentionally used their feet/legs to control the ball and keep it away from the other team. Violation and the "kick" is the closest I can find.
Z
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Well, I didn't pay much attention to this silly thread at first, but tonight I had a similar thing happen and since I hadn't really read the comments it was new to me. Kid was on the floor on his back, gets the ball between his feet, sits up and grabs the ball from between his feet and manages to pass it off. I've got a great game going and I'll be darned if I'm going to make up something just to have a whistle, I no-called it. The other coach wanted a travel, but don't they always when a player and ball are both on the floor at the same time. Not to pick on ya, Z, but I think your interpretation is a stretch at best. Why insert ourselves into the game when we don't have to, is my motto, JMHO.