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HLin NC Mon Sep 03, 2012 06:03am
But therein lies the rub, ODJ. In my mechanic, the HL is at R's restraining line. In 14 years of varsity ball, I have never seen the "problem" that you allege. Most of the coaches I have worked with so far wonder where in the world the change came from and who felt it was necessary?

mbyron Mon Sep 03, 2012 07:39am
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Originally Posted by HLin NC (Post 853111)
But therein lies the rub, ODJ. In my mechanic, the HL is at R's restraining line. In 14 years of varsity ball, I have never seen the "problem" that you allege. Most of the coaches I have worked with so far wonder where in the world the change came from and who felt it was necessary?
Talk to the coach who OSK's on every free kick.

Forksref Mon Sep 03, 2012 10:09pm
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Originally Posted by ODJ (Post 853104)
The new blocking rule is meant to protect kids during an on-side or pooch kick. Too many injuries, and disadvantage, was caused by K plowing into R to clear out during the kick. A broad rule aimed at a specific problem.
I have no problem with the rule. It's the mechanic that makes no sense on 99% of kickoffs. When we see an obvious on-side kick situation we put 4 guys on the restraining lines anyway.

When you have a state association thinking the mechanic is stupid, it is time for the FED to reassess the mechanic.

JRutledge Mon Sep 03, 2012 11:02pm
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Originally Posted by Forksref (Post 853172)
I have no problem with the rule. It's the mechanic that makes no sense on 99% of kickoffs. When we see an obvious on-side kick situation we put 4 guys on the restraining lines anyway.

When you have a state association thinking the mechanic is stupid, it is time for the FED to reassess the mechanic.
Well considering that many states already take that position with other things, then not sure why this would make the FED do anything differently?

Peace


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