Tackling the Pitch Man

[Snake~eyes]

Originally posted by Ed Hickland
But for the life of me I cannot locate what rule applies to that particular situation. Can someone cite what rule applies?

First time I've opened the rule book in several months.

2-30-13
A runner is a player who is in possession of a liveball or is simulating possession of a live ball.

9-2-4
A defensive player shall not:
c. Use his hands or arms to hook, lock, clamp, grasp, encircle or hold in an effort to restrain an opponent other than the runner.