I saw your free kick play on another board, and rather than register with that board, I thought I'd take it up here. We had that exact same play this year and myself and another official discussed it for about a week. I assume your kick was never grounded. I (we) ended up with KCI and this is why - (bear with me, I don't have my rule book here) - it would be fine on a scrimmage kick as K can bat towards it's own goal line. However, on a free kick, it must be grounded before K can legally touch it (or possess it if I recall correctly). I'll check my books (this was under NFHS rules?) and get my rules together.

Actually the play Mike received a ruling from Mr Adams was under NCAA rules, so as we can expect, the NF results will vary.

You do not need to register at the other board. Just click and post away.