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mtridge Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:11am
new rule ?
 
The the new rule 9-3-8 the way the rule is written is says no member of the kicking team shall initiate contact an opponent until the a) legal kick has traveled 10 yards or b) the kicking team is eligible to recover a free kicked ball

wouldn't the way this is written also mean that k cannot initate a block on scrimmage kicks too? I know this has little effect on the spirit of the rule and how we call it but in you opinions is this what the rule says?

RadioBlue Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:32am
Hmmm ... the Federation not getting a new rule written correctly?!?! That never happens. :D ;)

qcumpire Fri Sep 14, 2012 12:35pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by RadioBlue (Post 854451)
Hmmm ... the Federation not getting a new rule written correctly?!?! That never happens. :D ;)
Hey RadioBlue. How do you use radio in your name when you don't work in radio any more? :confused:

BktBallRef Fri Sep 14, 2012 12:38pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by mtridge (Post 854447)
The the new rule 9-3-8 the way the rule is written is says no member of the kicking team shall initiate contact an opponent until the a) legal kick has traveled 10 yards or b) the kicking team is eligible to recover a free kicked ball

wouldn't the way this is written also mean that k cannot initate a block on scrimmage kicks too? I know this has little effect on the spirit of the rule and how we call it but in you opinions is this what the rule says?

See red.

When is 10 yards an issue? During a free kick.
When can K recover a free kicked ball? During a free kick.

bigjohn Fri Sep 14, 2012 01:52pm
2012 Powerpoint Nfhs Football Rule Book - Free Owners Manual PDF

it is covered on the powerpoint


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