I was wondering when, in college, they attempt a fake field goal the holder's knee is down, so why is the play not whistled dead? is it a special circumstance because of the play..... just wondering? thanks for answers!!
2007-12-20 08:11:37 · 10 answers · asked by Aaron B 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
what a dumb question
2007-12-20 08:14:39 · answer #1 · answered by jizdepski 4 · 0⤊ 7⤋
Rule 4-1-3(b) (exception) says:
"The ball remains alive when an offensive player has simulated a kick or is in position to kick the ball held by a teammate. The ball may be kicked, passed or advanced by rule."
Basically says that the holder on field goal (and fake field goal) attempts isn't down if his knee is down.
2007-12-20 08:19:52 · answer #2 · answered by smcwhtdtmc 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's special, but it's really because that is how the holder starts the play. Basically that is his 3 point stance. So, for example, if he caught the ball raised his knee off the ground and then put it back down, he would then be considered down. But because he never left from that position, he is still considered in play until he is tackled/touched.
Hope that helps.
2007-12-20 08:22:13 · answer #3 · answered by The TDB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an exception built into the rule. The same exception that allows the holder's knee to be down if the ball is actually kicked.
2007-12-20 08:23:32 · answer #4 · answered by Ross K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The "stupid rule" would never be an issue during a game if coaches would emphasize it with their players. For example, if Ty Willingham does his job correctly then his quarterback would have known not to launch the ball into the air in any manner that could be interpreted to be "high". It isn't the rule that is stupid. It is the players and coaches that choose to ignore the rule that are being stupid. Score, drop the ball, celebrate with your team mates. How hard is that to do?
2016-04-10 10:04:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rules have a special provision in for that reason otherwise they would blow it dead every time it was snapped for the kick
2007-12-20 08:23:05 · answer #6 · answered by Tommiecat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've thought about this many times myself, but have never figured it out. Hopefully, someone comes up with the real answer.
2007-12-20 08:18:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is because of that type of play, that is also why the ball is spotted at that pointif the kick is a miss
2007-12-20 08:15:33 · answer #8 · answered by Vikingsron2 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wish i could help. whenever me and the guys are sitting around watching the game, i am the one everyone looks to for those kind of answers, but i have never seen or heard an explanation for that. sorry, and good luck.
2007-12-20 08:15:43 · answer #9 · answered by mr e 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's special
2007-12-20 08:15:24 · answer #10 · answered by stateofwoo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋