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Originally Posted by Reffing Rev.
The holder may have a knee on the ground and may even rise to catch the snap and return his knee to the ground (if there is a player in position to kick). However he must in NFHS raise his knee off the ground before he does anything other than hold for a kick. The knee must come off the ground before be runs (obviously) or passes (forward or backward). 4-2-2a exceptions
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Although not specifically stated in the 5 man mechanics instructions, the Referee is responsible for "B" after the snap: (1) Watch for fumble by the holder, which would seem to place him in the appropriate position, and focus, to observe the holder's knee if remaining on the ground when passing (forward or backwards) which would cause the ball to be
IMMEDIATELY declared DEAD