TD or NO TD

[jTheUmp]

Originally Posted by WGGriffon

Ball was 100% secure until contact with ground.

If it wasn't secure upon contact with the ground, then it wasn't secure prior to contact with the ground.

Incomplete.

[ajmc]

Originally Posted by jTheUmp

If it wasn't secure upon contact with the ground, then it wasn't secure prior to contact with the ground. Incomplete.

Could you provide any NFHS Rule, or interpretation, support for your assessment and conclusion. The op suggests "A81 CLEARLY secures the ball by bringing it SECURELY to body (possession in the air)then CLEARLY gets one foot in the end zone.", which satisfies ALL the requirements of NFHS 2-4-1 and 8-2-1, after which the ball is DEAD.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by jTheUmp

If it wasn't secure upon contact with the ground, then it wasn't secure prior to contact with the ground.

Incomplete.

Agreed. I believe with the way that 2-4-1 is written, the intention is to make a catch a process and not an instantaneous event. The rule mentions "maintaining possession". Maintaining something is an ongoing process.

Adhering to this philosophy will ensure a greater consistency in judging catches and in the field of play, will prevent cheap turnovers. Make them complete the process of the catch. This is a standard philosophy in all levels of football though local mileage will vary.