Onside Kick

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Originally posted by Bob M.
One other note...through last season, the only time you "ignored" touching of a free or scrimmage kick by R was if K blocked him into it. Beginning this season, you will also ignore R's touching if K bats or muffs a kick (scrimmage or free) into R. Last year you wouldn't have. Makes for some interesting diffrences in how such plays will be ruled in 2004.

Am I missing something here? If K bats or muffs a kick into R, K would have to first touch the ball so R's touching is irrelevant.

Sorry, I just don't understand the need for this rule change.