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Originally Posted by Ref1973
Is there a written interpretation or a case book play that supports no foul under NF rules?
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6.5.2 SITUATION A: During a scrimmage kick beyond the expanded neutral zone, R1 gives a fair-catch signal. He muffs the kick into the air, where: (a) R1 catches it 5 yards in advance of his muff; or
(b) K2 pushes R1 in an attempt to reach the ball; or (c) K3 tackles R1 following the muff, preventing R1 from catching the kick; or (d) R1 is blocked below the waist by K4 and K5 recovers. RULING: In (a), R1 has made a fair catch and the ball will be put in play at the spot where the catch was completed.
In (b), the contact on R1 by K2 is legal because K may retain possession following the muff by R1. In (c), it is a holding foul for K3 to tackle R1 following the muff, thus preventing him from reaching the ball. The block by K4 is illegal in (d). The fouls in (c) and (d) are fouls during a looseball play and the penalty, if accepted, will be administered from the previous spot and the down replayed. (2-3-5b; 6-2-4; 9-3-2)