Football Free kick formation

[Curious]

This is now the interp in Oregon as well, but isn't it in conflict with the rule which says you have to have 4 on each side from the RFP to the kick?  I agree, it's simpler and makes more sense, but aren't you applying a fix that isn't really there?

Is it an act of civil disobedience (and common sense) that FED should have written, but didn't?

AB, is Oregon/Garrett actually adopting the "ball" scenario v the "kicker"?

[Atlanta Blue]

AB, is Oregon/Garrett actually adopting the "ball" scenario v the "kicker"?

He still says "kicker, but it it is "at the time of the kick", not the time between the RFP and the kick.  As it was told to me, an association president/trainer in Oregon took that away from his presentation.  That same president/trainer put it in writing and asked Garrett if that was how it was to be ruled, and he said yes, so  that's what is being taught.

If we have to have the silly rule, then I like this interpretation, I think it makes sense.  It just isn't what they passed coming out of Indy.

[Curious]

Thanks AB.

I agree it's a better "take"; but why not take it all the way and say "ball"?

I'll pass this on to our state folks and let you know what they have to say....

[Atlanta Blue]

Thanks AB.

I agree it's a better "take"; but why not take it all the way and say "ball"?

OK, let's change it to BALL.  At the time of the kick, there must be 4 players on either side of the ball.  Now, how do you count the kicker?  If he's right footed, is he on the left side of the ball?

I have no problem with "kicker" as long it's at THE TIME OF THE KICK.  It's a combination of "kicker" and "from the RFP to the kick" that creates the problem.