Roughing the Kicker???

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by GoodwillRef

Very good point.

Whenever a coach tells me that they run the rugby punt I tell them that I am going to give the benefit of the doubt to the defense if the Punter/Runner gets hit.

That's an outstanding procedure. Make sure he hears that before R holds that flag.

[ppaltice]

When the kick is not obvious, I give the benefit of doubt to the defense. What I determine is if the defender is trying to tackle the runner or block a kick. If the defender jumps in front of the kicker as to obstruct the kick or lowers his head as the kicker is kicking the ball, he knew the kick was coming and as such needs to avoid the kicker.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by mbyron

That's an outstanding procedure. Make sure he hears that before R holds that flag.

It's self-preservation. GWR is the R on his crew.