Forward Handing - nf

Tbone · #1 (**permalink**) Thu Jul 31, 2003, 04:16pm

Ok, which is right, case book or rules book. I have looked at these books for years, and this is the first time I have noticed this. I know it won't ever determine if this foul is called or not, but this stuff drives me insane!!!

Rules book states that the location of the players involved is the determining factor as to whether the FH is behind, in or beyond NZ.

The Case Book states that the ball location is the determining factor if it was behind, in or beyond NZ.

Mike Simonds · #2 (**permalink**) Fri Aug 01, 2003, 01:37pm

Here's how I remember it:

For passing, if the passer's foot (feet) is (are) beyond the neutral zone at the time of the pass its an illegal forward pass...

For kicking, if the ball or any part of the ball is beyond the neutral zone at the time of kick its an illegal kick.

For handing, if the ball or any part of the ball is beyond the neutral zone at the time of the handing its an illegal forward handing foul.

Tbone · #3 (**permalink**) Fri Aug 01, 2003, 04:02pm

assessment of where the ball is when it cannot be handed forward:

For Casebook 7.3.2

COMMENT: The position of the ball determines whether it is behind, in or beyond the neutral zone. If the entire ball is beyond the neutral zone when it is released, it is forward handing. (2-19-2,3)