Stump the chump - philosophy questions

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Originally posted by Cagey


If coaches spent time learning the rule book, okay it takes years, they could better coach their team. I know that knowing the rule book made me a better baseball coach.

You couldn't be more right!!!

Here are some suggested statements I have for coaches, all deal with mis-interpreted rules.

1. I don't care what they do in the US, but a coach can't call a timeout from the bench.

2. If the kick-off goes 10 yards, isn't touched and bounces back into the neutral zone, the kicking team can recover without penalty.

3. There is no such thing as a personal foul in Canadian football.

4. In order for pass interference to be called, the pass must be CATCHABLE!!!

5. Blocking from the rear is legal in the close line play area.

There are other rules that have gone misinterpreted, but I can't remember them now.

That was what stood out most in my mind from working as a line judge this season. (the only guy who actually gets to hear what the coach has to say, how unlucky)