Onside Kick Caught at the R15

[Adam]

Okay, 2-4-1, "live ball in flight"

I honestly don't recall whether it hit the ground at any point before it hit K2's foot, I think it did, but let's assume for this discussion that it did.

Now, 2-36, "Recovery." I see.

If, however, it didn't, it would have been a catch.

One more question. What significance is there for the difference on this particular play?

[Welpe]

Mr Annoying Rule 2 guy strikes again.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Mr Annoying Rule 2 guy strikes again.

Hah!

[maven]

Originally Posted by Adam

One more question. What significance is there for the difference on this particular play?

There was a play?

Seriously, though, the interesting question was whether the kick was illegal.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by maven

There was a play?

Seriously, though, the interesting question was whether the kick was illegal.

1. Shut up.

2. Yes, it was. All four of us agreed it was accidental. There's no way it wasn't, as K was trying to get the ball back. Unless there's some other reason it would have been illegal.

[jchamp]

Originally Posted by Adam

1. Shut up.

2. Yes, it was. All four of us agreed it was accidental. There's no way it wasn't, as K was trying to get the ball back. Unless there's some other reason it would have been illegal.

So wouldn't that make the accidental "kick" a muff? Which would explain why you guys just played on, instead of flagging for illegal kicking?

A kick, by definition, must be intentional. A muff is just when you touch the ball while attempting to get possession, but don't possess it.