Quick question

[Rich]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Fumble behind the NZ is not a loose ball play UNLESS there's a change of possession, right? 2-33-1c

In any case, 10-4-7 refers to a loose ball (which we have) not a loose ball play.

No. Prior to a change in team possession here simply means that if possession changes (and changes back), then it's a running play. A change of possession isn't a necessary condition for 2-33-1c (or the other citation from rule 10) to be in effect. A fumble behind the neutral zone is a loose ball play and A benefits from fumbling the ball here.

The Redding guide (NFHS) covers this beautifully in a figure in Chapter 11. It's Figure 11-6 on Page 154, for those that have it.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

No. Prior to a change in team possession here simply means that if possession changes (and changes back), then it's a running play. A change of possession isn't a necessary condition for 2-33-1c (or the other citation from rule 10) to be in effect. A fumble behind the neutral zone is a loose ball play and A benefits from fumbling the ball here.

Well that's what I thought. In that case 2-33-1c is grammatically incorrect. Shocker, I know.