Change of surface

[bob jenkins]

Here's a play from RefSchool indicating that a 1/4" *higher* surface is not a playable area.

The primary playing area is surrounded by a secondary surface that is ¼" higher. S-3 attempts to retrieve a ball, which is completely above the raised surface. S-3 jumps to play the ball and has no body part in contact with the playing surface when contact with the ball is made. S-3 then lands on the raised surface. The first referee whistles the play dead and awards a point to Team R. Is the referee’s decision correct or incorrect?

A: Correct