d pass interferance during punt

[HLin NC]

There isn't such a rule in NFHS.

I've seen teams try it (line up in a scrimmage kick formation and throw it high and deep to simulate the punt) but they've not been successful in drawing the DPI the times its been tried.

[bisonlj]

Originally Posted by HLin NC

There isn't such a rule in NFHS.

I've seen teams try it (line up in a scrimmage kick formation and throw it high and deep to simulate the punt) but they've not been successful in drawing the DPI the times its been tried.

I agree. I had one team try this (coach told us about it before the game and gave me a heads up before the play) but there wasn't contact on the eligible reciever. The coach went nuts telling me he told us about the play. I explained there still has to be contact. As usual I prefer the NCAA rule.

[ajmc]

Originally Posted by bisonlj

I explained there still has to be contact. As usual I prefer the NCAA rule.

Under the NFHS code, "faceguarding" would still apply, but in this type situation it would likely need to be VERY obvious.