Is This Blocked Kick Legal?

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Interestingly enough, the rule book is not consistent on the issue of hurdling. In 2-21 it says hurdling is an "attempt..." Which means he can make no contact with the opponent and it is still considered hurdling.

In 9-4-3d hurdling is a foul. Section 9-4 is titled "ILLEGAL PERSONAL CONTACT." If the player (hurdler) does not make contact, it is still a foul, even though the foul is listed under the "ILLEGAL PERSONAL CONTACT" section.

In 2-21 it is interesting to see that a player who is lying on the ground could be jumped and it is not considered hurdling because something other than his hand or foot is contacting the ground.

Thanks for bringing up this subject. This is interesting stuff.