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Originally Posted by charlee808
4th and something on the 22 yard line. Offense in field goal formation. Man in motion, ball snapped, throw by holder (knee not touching the ground) made to man in motion and caught and downed about 10 yards down field. After discussion by referees, and a penalty of illegal something (couldn't hear), ball is placed back on 22 yard line and 4th down replayed.
Can anyone explain this to me?
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Not really enough info to say what happened. From your description of the play it sounds legal. Even if the holder's knee was initially on the ground when he received the snap he is allowed to immediately rise to hand off, pass, etc.
I'm with jblowery. Hmm....