Fair Catch & Punt Return

[grantsrc]

Does the validity of the signal impact the hit on the punt returner? By that I mean, if a returner gives an invalid signal and there is contact on him by A (like in the clip), is this a personal foul or a different foul?

For NCAA I am looking at 6-5-5. Is there a similar rule in NFHS?

[Bob M.]

Originally Posted by grantsrc

Does the validity of the signal impact the hit on the punt returner? By that I mean, if a returner gives an invalid signal and there is contact on him by A (like in the clip), is this a personal foul or a different foul?

For NCAA I am looking at 6-5-5. Is there a similar rule in NFHS?

REPLY: NF 6-5-3: Only the receiver who gives a valid signal is afforded protection.

However, once the ball is blown dead by the covering official, hard contact is prohibited by rules related to personal fouls (late hits).

[grantsrc]

Originally Posted by Bob M.

REPLY: NF 6-5-3: Only the receiver who gives a valid signal is afforded protection.

However, once the ball is blown dead by the covering official, hard contact is prohibited by rules related to personal fouls (late hits).

That's what I thought. Thanks Bob.

[txrefcshou]

I think that they made a bad call in the pitt navy game on the delay, because the kid called fair catch then had to run to catch the ball he could not stop on a dime from a full speed running catch.