A Dribbled ball occurs by kicking the ball when it is loose (not in possession of any player)
- a) A dribbled ball may be touched by the kicker or any onside player without penalty.
- b) A dribbled ball touched by the opponent makes all offside players onside.
- c) If a dribbled ball is touched by an offside player:
Award ball to the opponent at point of touch, or option.
If touch is in the opponent's Goal Area:
Award ball to opponent at their 20 yard (20 metre) line, or option.
If touch is in own Goal area:
Accept a score of 1 or 2 points as applicable, or take possession of the ball as 1st down at the PLS or 10 yard (10 metre line whichever is closer to the opponent's goal line.
Note: If the touching by an offside player occurs on the last play of a half, the opponent may elect to extend the period for an additional play, from point of touch.
Note: A ball dribbled by Team A across the line of scrimmage does not interrupt the continuity of downs.
Note: A dribbled ball that strikes a goal post shall remain in play.