Case Play 6-5-2: During a scrimmage kick beyond the expanded neutral zone, R1 gives a fair-catch signal. He muffs the kick into the air, where: [a omitted] (b) K2 pushes R1 in an attempt to reach the ball, (c) K2 tackles R1 following the muff, preventing R1 from catching the kick.
Ruling: (b), the contact on R1 is legal because K may retain possession following the muff by R1; (c) it is a holding foul for K3 to tackle R1 following the muff, thus preventing him from reaching the ball.