Rule 9.2.2 - Illegal use of the hands

BktBallRef · #1 (**permalink**) Tue Oct 27, 2009, 03:10pm

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Originally Posted by john_faz

I am trying to think of circumstances where this would be an advantage gained by the runner. Would you call a foul againt the runner if he grabs the back of his blockers jersey as he follows him through the blocking hole?

That's one example. Never seen it called but by rule, it's correct.

jemiller · #2 (**permalink**) Tue Oct 27, 2009, 03:15pm

Usually on a goal line play the blockers are pushing the runner from behind trying to get them in the EZ. This would be "helping the runner" and a foul. I would think that it works the other way too when trying to grab a team mate to help gain an advantage. I have not seen it in 30 yrs myself. Jim

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