Kicking?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

Remember that "intentional" in this case means he's trying to or pretty much putting himself in a position to block the ball with his foot.

If a player is chasing a loose ball and inadvertantly kicks it, we have nothing. If a player is defending and jumps to block a pass while extending his legs outside of their natural vertical plane, and the ball hits it, then we have a violation. He may have thrown his arm out and not specifically intended to kick the ball, but he is responsible for his leg being in that position.

Say what?

Where did you get that idea from? Rules reference?

If the player ain't trying to intentionally kick the ball or intentionally block a pass with his leg, in the opinion of the calling official, then it ain't a violation- whether the player is jumping with his legs spread or not.