So I would to hear some opinions or a civil discussion in regards to bean bags and scrimmage kicks (punts)
1. We/BJ are now using a white bean bag to indicate the end of the kick and also first touching by K. (My BJ is the only one carrying two colors.)
2. We/BJ are using a blue bag for any fumbles on kicks and any other fumbles on a scrimmage play and free kick.
For punts we understand how important first touching is thus why by rule we drop a bag at that point for reference. In addition the same goes for the end of the kick for PSK enforcement if needed.
The question that has come up in our circles is what should we do if anything when R muffs a punt or has a punt hit them by mistake thus creating a free ball?
Do you currently drop a bag to recognize that R has touched the ball? I know this touching point means absolutely zero as far as reference point. In addition I am aware we can not advance the muff or touch also.
The play in question is ball comes down hits the ground and bounces towards R goal line. As it rolls it just grazes R. K not sure if it has touched has to decide to recover the ball asap and hope that it did touch R or let the ball continue to roll towards R goal line hoping to pin them even deeper. With this scenario do they now risk the chance of R recovering the ball and maintaining the possession.
People here think we should maybe bag the muff so if K is aware of the officials mechanic they are aware it is a loose ball.
I know it is not a mechanic at any level that I am aware of but should it be??
Just interested in what others think and would like to hear some feed back.
Sorry so long in the explanation.
Hope everyone has a great Friday night!
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