Kick off question

[DocLogic]

This is a basic "kick catching interference". K cannot touch the ball on a free kick prior to the ball touching the ground or a R player.

[whitehat]

Free Kick must go 10 yards and touch the ground before K can recover legally. If R touches it (unless R was blocked/pushed by K into the ball) before it goes 10 yards then K can recover.

[bossman72]

6-1-5 "...Any K player may recover a free kick if it has both touched the ground and goes beyond the plane of R’s free-kick line. The two requirements may occur in any order...."

[jstafan]

thanks for the replys.

you seem to have some real interest in the rules of the game (as opposed to mere fan interest). Why not contact your local association, get a rule book, and pick up some stripes?

mbyron, I'm thinking of doing just that, after reading all i can find, i actually didnt realize that this game I have been watching for so long is even more intersting when you start to realize all of the rules, I find myself saying alot "now i understand why they called that" and "I didnt know that". our football season is over for youth league and I would like to learn as much as posible for next season. again thank you all for your answers, I'm sure I'll be asking alot more questions.

[HossHumard]

Originally Posted by jstafan

thanks for the replys. mbyron, I'm thinking of doing just that, after reading all i can find, i actually didnt realize that this game I have been watching for so long is even more intersting when you start to realize all of the rules, I find myself saying alot "now i understand why they called that" and "I didnt know that". our football season is over for youth league and I would like to learn as much as posible for next season. again thank you all for your answers, I'm sure I'll be asking alot more questions.

It's a great way to learn the game you love.....again!

I starting playing six man when I was seven and played all the way up to University. I then coached HS for a few years and had to learn the game all over again. All the skills I developed as a player then had to be explained to young men but I had to figure out why I did them in the first place....lots of "light bulbs" in those years. Then I was a "football dad" as my boys played the game and I enjoyed watching them learn the great lessons that the game can teach as well as all the great guys you meet along the way.

When I put the stripes on in my 40's I had to learn the game a third time....but now as an official. Quite frankly, I was stunned (and ashamed) at how little I knew about the rules. I kept thinking...."after this game being such a big part of my life for 40 years, how is it that I know almost nothing about it's rules?" Quite humbling actually, but not suprising I guess. When you're a player you concentrate on your skills and technique and your physical shape. When you're a coach you help others do the same as well as learn the strategy of the game. You know the basics of course, but not much detail...at least I didn't.

I find now that most coaches don't understand the rules to any great depth, but it doesn't stop them from telling us we've screwed up...part of the great football dance I guess. That's why I have a higher respect for coaches that do take the time to understand the rules (especially the timing under three minutes which can be a real advantage)...they themselves have progressed!

Good luck in your journey. Almost 50 years on a (65 yard wide) football field now for me....and the game never fails to surpise and entertain!

[jstafan]

did anyone see the Navy - Notre Dame game? did you see the on side kick? shouldnt there have been a interference call there?

ARTICLE 1. A player of the receiving team within the boundary lines attempting
to catch a kick, and so located that he could have caught a free kick or a scrimmage
kick that is beyond the neutral zone, must be given an unimpeded opportunity to
catch the kick (A.R. 6-3-1-III, A.R. 6-4-1-V and A.R. 6-4-1-X).

any thoughts?

[bossman72]

Originally Posted by jstafan

did anyone see the Navy - Notre Dame game? did you see the on side kick? shouldnt there have been a interference call there? any thoughts?

I think that kick hit the ground first...