The Correct Ruling for FB Question # 4.
Correct ruling for # 4.
The illegal bat is enforced from the end of the related run. (the spot of the fumble). B's ball !st and 10 at the B26. Clock starts on the snap. Play clock begins at 25.
RULE 9 Conduct of Players and Others Subject to the Rules.
SECTION 4. Batting and Kicking Batting a Loose Ball.
ARTICLE 1.
c. No player shall bat other loose balls forward in the field of play or in any direction if the ball is in the end zone.
PENALTY—10 yards and loss of down for fouls by Team A if the loss of down is not in conflict with other rules [S31 and S9]
[Exception: No loss of down if the foul occurs when a legal scrimmage kick is beyond the neutral zone].
The illegal bat is enforced from the end of the related run. (the spot of the fumble). B's ball !st and 10 at the B26. Clock starts on the snap. Play clock begins at 25.
RULE 9 Conduct of Players and Others Subject to the Rules.
SECTION 4. Batting and Kicking Batting a Loose Ball.
ARTICLE 1.
c. No player shall bat other loose balls forward in the field of play or in any direction if the ball is in the end zone.
PENALTY—10 yards and loss of down for fouls by Team A if the loss of down is not in conflict with other rules [S31 and S9]
[Exception: No loss of down if the foul occurs when a legal scrimmage kick is beyond the neutral zone].