xquizit Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Officials in High school ball can the ball carrier be assisted by pushing or pulling? what is the rule? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperbulldogfan Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Not an official but it seems if they pull the runner they will call it but pushing as off you are blocking seems ok!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawg68 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 That one changes from officiating crew to crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucksnort Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 2013 AND 2014 NCAA Football Rules and Interpretations: Interferring for or Helping the Ball Carrier or Passer—ARTICLE 2 Approved Ruling 9-3-2 I. In trying to gain yardage, ball carrier A44 is slowed by defensive players attempting to make the tackle. Back A22 (a) puts his hands on the buttocks of A44 and pushes him forward; (b) pushes the pile of teammates who begin to surround A44; © grabs the arm of A44 and tries to pull him forward for more yardage. RULING: (a) and (b) Legal. It is not a foul to push the ball carrier or the pile. © Foul for assisting the runner. 5-yard penalty with three-and-one enforcement. (Rule 9-3-2-b) YES you can push, NO you cannot pull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetooth Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Kinda like the doors at my bank. "Push, not pull" lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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