Misc things you can't do

Question 1

Blocking the kicker or holder on a free kick

Answer 1

Legal after the ball is 5-yards beyond the free-kick-line, or kick touches the ground / other player

Question 2

K initiating contact on a free kick

Answer 2

1. kick must travel 10 yards
2. kicking team is eligible to recover free-kicked ball or R initiates block within neutral zone

Question 3

Illegal participation definition

Answer 3

Prior to a change of possession or when there is no change of possession, no player of A or K shall go out of bounds and return to the field - UNLESS they are blocked out of bounds

Need to return at the first opportunity

Question 4

Illegal participation examples

Answer 4

1. player, replaced player, sub coach, etc. enters and participants
2. injured player is not replaced for at least 1 down
3. 12 men on the field
4. using a player to deceive before the free kick
5. player lying on the ground to deceive during a free kick
6. DQ player re-enters
7. Helmet completely off during a down and continues to participate

Question 5

Illegal batting

Answer 5

Batting a loose ball that is not a: pass, fumble, or scrimmage kick (in or behind expanded NZ)

Question 6

Illegal kick

Answer 6

Kick that is not a free or scrimmage kick