Punt and step

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

CANADIAN RULING:

Flag thrown for possible 15-yard RZ foul. If K2 was onside, it will be picked up. And both teams wouldn't head for their benches when K touches the ball.

If K2 was onside, does his stepping on the ball produce a dribble? Or is that only if he uses a surface other than the sole of his shoe?

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Robert Goodman

If K2 was onside, does his stepping on the ball produce a dribble? Or is that only if he uses a surface other than the sole of his shoe?

Yes.

But K2 is by definition onside for this Open Field "Kick", and can therefore recover without penalty. I would interpret that he may continue to keep his foot on the ball, partially because there is nothing that says he can't.