Invalid Fair Catch

[Rich]

Originally posted by SeanWest
I understand wanting to protect the safty of the players but you can't do that at the expense of ignoring the rules. IMHO, it's the job of the rule makers to determine what is and is not unsafe behavior and make the rules accordingly.

In this case, the rule clearly states that the R player is afforded protection only if he gives a VALID signal. It's not fair to penalize K because R didn't follow the rule and made a signal that K may not have seen or understood.

If you feel the hit by K was unwarranted or late or too rough you can still call the Personal Foul but you don't have kick catching interference.

-SW---

Exactly. Just like any other late hit after the ball is dead.