One set of lights go out

[vcblue]

SoCal SS. field has 4 light poles. On a punt with the ball in the air all the lights of one of the poles on the opposite side of the filed goes out. punt receiver does not catch ball. Punt team downs ball on 1 yard line. Should the ball be re-kick after the lights come back on or do you play from the 1 yard line? My understanding is the punt receiver lost track of ball due to lights going out (if this makes a difference).

[vcblue]

Is there a rule that covers this type of situation?

[InsideTheStripe]

Originally Posted by vcblue

Is there a rule that covers this type of situation?

I almost never bring this one out, but it would seem to fit if a receiver's vision is impacted by a light bank going out. I'd be apt to make K re-kick.


1-1-6 The referee has authority to rule promptly, and in the spirit of good sportsmanship, on any situation not specifically covered in the rules. The referee’s decisions are final in all matters pertaining to the game.

[JugglingReferee]

There's an elastic power rule for a reason.

I'd reset the game clock to what it was pre-RFP and make K re-play 4th down.

[HLin NC]

The back judge better be able to articulate that is why he thought the punt returner did not field the ball.

HTBT moment.

[vcblue]

I know in softball there are a percentage of lights that must be on in order to start or continue a game. Isn't there some thing like that in the CIF SS rules?