Nobody uses this but if a team was going to They would have to notify the officials so they would not flag the attempt or blow it dead becasue the ball hits the ground Correct??
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It would probably be a good idea to notify the officials before the game that you may try a drop kick. I highly doubt that any officials ever saw this done, and might whistle it.
Bob |
No. There's no requirement to notify the officials prior to a drop kick. There's no reason to blow it dead, simply because it hits the ground. If it's a foul, such as the ball rolling on the ground when it's kicked, then you flag it. If the kick is legal, then there's no foul, no flag.
Would it be a good idea to notify the officials? Yes. Prior to the game, the R asks the head coach, "Coach, do you run any unusual plays that you want to tell us about?" But he doesn't have to tell you about it. |
I never stated it was required. Only that it would be wise. As far as whistles, newer officials tend to blow them at the wierdest times.
Bob |
I wasn't addressing your post, Bob. I was addressing the original post where he asked, "They would have to notify the officials...Correct?" Thyen I agreed with you that it would be a good idea to cover it when the coaches have their pregame confernece.
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I just think it would be a good idea to tell the official I know its not required but with some new officials might not no what to call. Thanks for your responses!!!
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Even some of us older ones blow them at weird times too. My first game at back judge in 4 years was 4 weeks ago. After the first series, K punts. R Signals for a fair catch, with the ball still some 30 feet in the air. My pea brain says, "Son, if you aren't going to do anything with it, I will just blow it dead now." And I did. Everyone there thought I had lost my mind. Including me. We handled the inadvertent whistle correctly, and the game flowed very well from there. But, I am sure to hear about this one for many years to come. Name withheld to protect the guilty. LOL. |
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