Brain teaser

[Eastshire]

Originally Posted by Umpmazza

correct me if I'm wrong, but if a "A" player goes OOB on his own he it is Illegal Participating?

9-6-2 "During the down, no player shall intentionally go out of bounds and return." Penalty: "Illegal participation (Arts. 1, 2, 3, 4a [live-ball, basic spot]) – (Arts. 4b-f [live-ball, previous spot]) – (S28) – 15 yards."

So if he goes out of bounds but does not return, he is not illegally participating, the pass is just incomplete due to touching a player who is out of bounds.

Unlike 9-6-1 which specifies returning to the field, 9-6-2 merely says returns.