Roughing the kicker

[DeltaRef]

Okay, good, that I ruled incorrectly is what was decided with the coach and we corrected it.

Yet the same team, at a different game, same situation, (they had no blocking at all - ever!)This time the defender has grasped the kicker around the wasit and is attempting to pull him to the ground. As the two fall to the ground the kicker gets off a great punt! The coach goes wild again wanting a roughing the kicker called.

Since contact was made while the kicker held the ball, I ruled that it was legal because until he kicks the ball, he is a runner. He is not a kicker until his foot contacts the ball. Was this one correct?