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Trick extra point
I believe we've discussed this here before but couldn't remember the outcome. I'm white hat in a JV game. The coach tells me about a trick extra point right before it happens.
The holder acts like he's kneeling but his knee is about 2 inches off the ground. Takes the snap and does a modified statue of liberty play and they score 2 on a sweep. Something strikes me like the 'hey coach I need a new ball' trickery play. Thoughts? Would you kill it or let it go? |
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The holder may start on his knee during a try: this trickery is needless. He must rise from his knee to pass (forward or backward), run, or hand the ball off. Starting with his knee 1 inch off the ground will not excuse him from needing to rise before running or passing.
If he does not rise, I will probably rule the ball dead according to 4-2-2a Exception. |
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He is not required to put his knee on the ground. If his knee is off the ground, he can legally hand the ball off or pass it without standing. The wrong ball play is deceiving the defense into believing there's a problem and the ball isn't going to be snapped. That's why it's illegal. This play is a legal deception AFTER the ball is snapped. The two plays are not the same at all.
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I agree with this, provided that it's clear that the knee is not down. That might be less than clear in the OP.
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Clear to the official, not necessarily clear to the defense.
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