tjchamp Can an offensive player be called for kicking the ball? Ball was loose on the floor, in the process of going to retrieve it (in traffic), he kicked it. I don't know if I could say he "intentionally" kicked it though. So, maybe I "kicked" the call!
Mark Dexter Yes, yes, yes, absolutely, yes!! Kicking is a violation by either team. While you will see it done by the defense 97% of the time, the definition of kicking (4-29) has no offense/defense restrictions.
Adam It does have to be intentional, though. Most of the time when the offense kicks the ball, it's unintentional and therefore not a violation.
TravelinMan Originally posted by Snaqwells It does have to be intentional, though. Most of the time when the offense kicks the ball, it's unintentional and therefore not a violation. When would the offense ever intentionally kick the ball? So, kicking ball should never be called on the offense, since it is never intentional. Unless of course it's a Globetrotter game!
TravelinMan Originally posted by TravelinMan Originally posted by Snaqwells It does have to be intentional, though. Most of the time when the offense kicks the ball, it's unintentional and therefore not a violation. When would the offense ever intentionally kick the ball? So, kicking ball should never be called on the offense, since it is never intentional. Unless of course it's a Globetrotter game! Wait a second...I can think of one instance. When there is a loose ball and the defense is going for the steal and the offensive player kicks th ball OOB. But I don't think this sitch was what thread was talking about.
TravelinMan Originally posted by TravelinMan Originally posted by TravelinMan Originally posted by Snaqwells It does have to be intentional, though. Most of the time when the offense kicks the ball, it's unintentional and therefore not a violation. When would the offense ever intentionally kick the ball? So, kicking ball should never be called on the offense, since it is never intentional. Unless of course it's a Globetrotter game! Wait a second...I can think of one instance. When there is a loose ball and the defense is going for the steal and the offensive player kicks th ball OOB. But I don't think this sitch was what thread was talking about. Ooops never mind! I re-read original post and this situation could have been called for a kicking violation on the offense.
ChuckElias Sometimes when the ball is loose like that and players are on the floor, you'll see a player use a foot to try to bring the ball closer to his hands. He's not kicking it away from anybody, but he's still intentionally making contact with his foot. That would be a kick.