Kicking ball

[ChuckElias]

Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
Did you try to straighten him out at the half,or figure it wasn't worth it?
Btw,whose call was it originally-his or yours?

I didn't try to straighten him out, partly b/c I had started to doubt myself in the locker room. This is a guy who officiated D1 for 8 years, and is a genuinely good guy. No airs or ego about him. I will work with him again next week, and I may mention that someone had "corrected me" about it.

It was originally his call (as Lead), but it looked like an obvious kick to me, so I gave the reset signal. I guess that was a mistake on my part.

Originally posted by Pennsylvania Coach
I'm sure I'm missing something, Chuck, but if it went off the player's thigh, it's not a kick, is it? I could swear it was the knee and below. Help me out here.

Coach, the NCAA rule is slightly different. If the action is intentional, then it's a kick no matter where it contacts the leg. Any part of the leg is considered to be kicking the ball. As far as the Fed rule goes, tho, you are exactly right! I love having informed coaches on this board. I mean that sincerely. Keep me on my toes, Coach

Chuck