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Football Officiating => General Discussion => Topic started by: coachschey on June 17, 2014, 09:19:49 PM

Title: kickoff rule?
Post by: coachschey on June 17, 2014, 09:19:49 PM
Is there a specific rule that states that after a ball has blown off a tee twice that the kicking team must have someone hold the ball? 
I could not find it in the rule book or the case book. I think I remember that there is a rule that states the Ref can impart his judgment to keep the game  on track for lack of a better term. If this rule gives the ref power to make the kicking team hold the ball could you please give the rule number. Again Thanks for your time!
Title: Re: kickoff rule?
Post by: Kalle on June 18, 2014, 04:15:39 AM
For NCAA there is no such rule. Here in Finland the usual practice is to allow one reset without a holder, but if the ball falls down the second time, a holder is required.
Title: Re: kickoff rule?
Post by: Rulesman on June 18, 2014, 07:51:50 AM
Is there a specific rule that states that after a ball has blown off a tee twice that the kicking team must have someone hold the ball? 
I could not find it in the rule book or the case book. I think I remember that there is a rule that states the Ref can impart his judgment to keep the game  on track for lack of a better term. If this rule gives the ref power to make the kicking team hold the ball could you please give the rule number. Again Thanks for your time!
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