c it first I had a friendly debate with another official. Kicking team needs to have a member hold the ball on the kicking tee. Typically the holder is on one knee and uses a finger to hold the ball in place. If his knee is in front of the ball is this legal ? I say no because the kicking team gains no advantage.
c it first If his knee is in front of the ball is this legal ? I say no because the kicking team gains no advantage. oops , I meant to say yes. I hate when I make typo's. I agree with Tundra.
BktBallRef It's not encroachment (not offsides) because the rule allows the holder and/or the kicker to be in the neutral zone.
Patton Rule 6 Kicking the Ball and Fair Catch SECTION 1 THE KICKOFF AND OTHER FREE KICKS ART. 3 . . . After the ball is ready for play and until it is kicked, no player, other than the kicker and the holder for a place kick may be beyond his free-kick line.
Bob M. Originally posted by Patton Rule 6 Kicking the Ball and Fair Catch SECTION 1 THE KICKOFF AND OTHER FREE KICKS ART. 3 . . . After the ball is ready for play and until it is kicked, no player, other than the kicker and the holder for a place kick may be beyond his free-kick line. REPLY: Same is true for NCAA (NCAA 6-1-2b)