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Originally posted by cmathews
Earlier in the thread it was pointed out that valid/invalid is different from legal/illegal.
"As far as fair catch signals go, by rule, a player can't be contacted if he gives a VALID fair catch signal"
So in reading your post if it is valid but illegal, it seems they would be afforded protection (except for the portion from the handbook)?
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A fair catch signal can be either:
-valid, or
-invalid, or
-illegal.
It can't be both "valid but illegal" as a signal must occur while a "legal kick is in flight". And, by rule, "only the receiver who gives a valid signal is afforded protection." (2003 NFHS Rules 6-5-1 and -3)
So, a runner who gives an illegal fair catch signal is not afforded protection, and the ball remains alive. Read Rules 2-9 and 6-5 for more info.