9-yard marks

[Patton]

Originally posted by jrfath
North Carolina has informed us to enforce the 9-yard marks rule for scrimamge and free kicks as well for consistency.

The rule applies to scrimmage kicks, so that's nothing new.
However, how are you going to enforce it on a free kick, and better yet, why? Most teams are lined up and spread out before the RFP and then kick away just a few seconds after the RFP. Not only that, but as officials, don't we make sure they have 11 players before we even hand the kicker the ball? The receiving team has plenty of time to find their blocking assignments. Unnecessary in my opinion.