Offensive Kicking?

[kstiles99]

Kicked ball violations can be called on any of the players in the game.. Offense and defense. And might I add.. I've never seen an offensive player get called for this in upper ranks (ncaa and nba). And the only kicked balls I've seen called are when an offensive player throws the ball at a defenders foot.. So it isn't even a true violation.

Might I add.. Just for help with future situations-
(Mainly for new referees)

Kicked ball violation: Any INTENTIONAL contact with the ball by ANY players FOOT or ANY PART OF THE LEG.

I say this because it doesn't matter if offense or defense kicks it. If it's intentional leg contact- violation. If it's a loose ball (no team control) and contact is {INTENTIONAL}- kicked ball violation. It really helps to keep this in mind.

I've had situations where players have grabbed the ball with their feet and moved it away while on their backs. No kick.. But still a kicked ball violation.

Again- for new referees or anyone who wants to know my personal helper:

If you're not sure- ask yourself "was it intentional leg or foot contact?"