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Football Officiating => National Federation Discussion => Topic started by: animalspooker on November 11, 2022, 02:05:37 PM
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Am I the only one? Been doing this for 28 years and I see referees let holders pitch the ball without rising off of their knee or knees. Did I miss something? I thought this created a dead ball immediately, no two points. Has something changed?
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Nope, refreference case 4.2.2A .
CAUTION : The holder needs to have a knee on the ground prior to the snap to be considered a scrimmage kick formation which comes with snapper roughing protection and numbering exception (2-14-2a).
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Am I the only one? Been doing this for 28 years and I see referees let holders pitch the ball without rising off of their knee or knees. Did I miss something? I thought this created a dead ball immediately, no two points. Has something changed?
It's a misapplication of the rule. Sometimes, what we see on Saturday is allowed on Friday...even if it ain't a rule. This is why I don't try to memorize the college rules. No need to since I don't officiate that level.
Perfect example: 4/3 @ R22. Field goal attempt is no good but breaks the goal line. Ball was spotted at the 22 for the new series? Say it ain't so, Joe