Ref Question

[mullin17]

On a kickoff, can the kicking team catch a kickoff that is in the air on a fly past the 10 yard kickoff zone? There was no fair catch called and there was no one from the receiving team in the area to catch it.

 

[PowerI66_]

Yes.

 

[LakeCtyNewt]

No. The ball has to hit the ground first. Saw this in a playoff game a few years ago. The ball must hit the ground.

 

[mc140]

no. ball must hit ground.

 

[PowerI66_]

Just checked nfhs rules. Which article does it say the ball must hit the ground?

 

[mc140]

Rule 6-1-5

 

[PowerI66_]

Ha! I totally read the first part of that and moved on. Good call.