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Interference when Ball Not in Possession

Rule 9, Section 3

Article 1

a) A player shall not interfere with an opponent attempting to recover a ball which is loose from a fumble, blocked kick, dribbled ball, or wild snap from centre.

⚑ Penalty

Field of Play - Ball awarded to non -offending team at PF, automatic 1st down. End zone - Rule 8, Section 4, Articles 1-a-4, 1-b-5, 2-a-3 and 2-b-2.

b) Players who make contact in a simultaneous and bona fide effort to recover the ball shall not be penalized for illegal interference.

Rule 9, Section 3