Video: Onside Kick Play: Miami was Offside

[xwalker]

https://operations.nfl.com/the-rules/2019-nfl-rulebook/

1. From the time the kicker begins his approach to the ball and until the ball is kicked,
   1. all kicking team players other than the kicker must be lined up with at least one foot on the yard line that is one yard behind their restraining line, and both feet must remain on the ground until the ball is kicked; and

 

[lkelly]

I like how the kicker's plant leg is a good yard past the ball well before he kicks it.

 

[zrinkill]

Another excellent post

 

[gimmesix]

https://operations.nfl.com/the-rules/2019-nfl-rulebook/

1. From the time the kicker begins his approach to the ball and until the ball is kicked,
   1. all kicking team players other than the kicker must be lined up with at least one foot on the yard line that is one yard behind their restraining line, and both feet must remain on the ground until the ball is kicked; and

Thanks. I couldn't find the exact wording for the rule earlier. I thought it was an iffy call based on my understanding of the rule. The second half of this rule makes it clear that the call was correct.

 

[Corso]

I dislike the rule, but it's the rule. Of course, I'm an anarchist so... take my dislikes with a pound/mound of salt.

 

[Runwildboys]

https://operations.nfl.com/the-rules/2019-nfl-rulebook/

1. From the time the kicker begins his approach to the ball and until the ball is kicked,
   1. all kicking team players other than the kicker must be lined up with at least one foot on the yard line that is one yard behind their restraining line, and both feet must remain on the ground until the ball is kicked; and

That was multiple offsides. I don't know how anyone can try to dispute it.

 

[nightrain]

The onside kick is dead in the NFL. The Dolphins made just about the best attempt at it I have seen since the rules change. If it was a successful try, it still would not have changed the outcome.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

The onside kick is dead in the NFL. The Dolphins made just about the best attempt at it I have seen since the rules change. If is was a successful try, it still would not have changed the outcome.

Well, had Miami recovered Dallas may have won only 31-9. Guess we'll never know now.....

 

[xwalker]

The onside kick is dead in the NFL. The Dolphins made just about the best attempt at it I have seen since the rules change. If it was a successful try, it still would not have changed the outcome.

Their kicker did a good job that play.

 

[DandyDon52]

https://operations.nfl.com/the-rules/2019-nfl-rulebook/

1. From the time the kicker begins his approach to the ball and until the ball is kicked,
   1. all kicking team players other than the kicker must be lined up with at least one foot on the yard line that is one yard behind their restraining line, and both feet must remain on the ground until the ball is kicked; and

could you post the rest of the rule after "and"
and how about the current catch rule too I would like to copy them, right now I have no clue what is or isnt a catch, maybe that is what they want.

 

[xwalker]

could you post the rest of the rule after "and"
and how about the current catch rule too I would like to copy them, right now I have no clue what is or isnt a catch, maybe that is what they want.

Follow the link...

 

[Blackthorn]

https://operations.nfl.com/the-rules/2019-nfl-rulebook/

1. From the time the kicker begins his approach to the ball and until the ball is kicked,
   1. all kicking team players other than the kicker must be lined up with at least one foot on the yard line that is one yard behind their restraining line, and both feet must remain on the ground until the ball is kicked; and

Yeah is was a good call. I don't anyone would disagree with you. It was obvious during the game. Thanks for posting again.

 

[DandyDon52]

Follow the link...

my browser wont open nfl operations urls.

 

[DandyDon1722]

The onside kick is dead in the NFL. The Dolphins made just about the best attempt at it I have seen since the rules change. If it was a successful try, it still would not have changed the outcome.

Actually it might’ve just been revolutionized.

Look up what what the Ravens Justin Tuck did last week. He drop kicked an onside kick high into the air (which is legal) giving his team a chance to run under it. The Kansas City kick returner wisely called for a fair catch but if he hadn’t that’s a live ball that anybody could’ve recovered or even caught out of the air.

In fifty years of watching football I’ve near seen it done before but if kickers practiced it and perfected getting the ball high into the air to let their team get under the ball it would absolutely work.

However, if it catches on the league would probably ban it because it would create those high impact collisions they are trying to eliminate.

 

[SlammedZero]

Actually it might’ve just been revolutionized.

Look up what what the Ravens Justin Tuck did last week. He drop kicked an onside kick high into the air (which is legal) giving his team a chance to run under it. The Kansas City kick returner wisely called for a fair catch but if he hadn’t that’s a live ball that anybody could’ve recovered or even caught out of the air.

In fifty years of watching football I’ve near seen it done before but if kickers practiced it and perfected getting the ball high into the air to let their team get under the ball it would absolutely work.

However, if it catches on the league would probably ban it because it would create those high impact collisions they are trying to eliminate.

I had to look that up as I missed it on any highlights (and did not see the game). Interesting.

 

[nightrain]

Actually it might’ve just been revolutionized.

Look up what what the Ravens Justin Tuck did last week. He drop kicked an onside kick high into the air (which is legal) giving his team a chance to run under it. The Kansas City kick returner wisely called for a fair catch but if he hadn’t that’s a live ball that anybody could’ve recovered or even caught out of the air.

In fifty years of watching football I’ve near seen it done before but if kickers practiced it and perfected getting the ball high into the air to let their team get under the ball it would absolutely work.

However, if it catches on the league would probably ban it because it would create those high impact collisions they are trying to eliminate.

Be interesting to see if that tecnique catches on. I still believe the KO rules as they now exist have significantly decreased the chance of success with an onside kick.

 

[jaythecowboy]

how would that work if they can just call for a fair catch?

 

[JBond]

The onside kick is dead in the NFL. The Dolphins made just about the best attempt at it I have seen since the rules change. If it was a successful try, it still would not have changed the outcome.

The Ravens attempted one I had not seen in a while against the Chiefs.

The kicker threw it in the air, let it bounce and then drop kicked it. Looked weird. He actually tried it twice on the same play when he missed the first time.

https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/09/22/justin-tucker-dropkick-chiefs-ravens-video

 

[nightrain]

how would that work if they can just call for a fair catch?

It wouldn't.

 

[PhillyCowboysFan]

In fifty years of watching football I’ve near seen it done before but if kickers practiced it and perfected getting the ball high into the air to let their team get under the ball it would absolutely work.

I am not sure it is that easy as any player in the receiving team can call for a fair catch and that’s including the up linemen. So the drop kick can be kicked has high as possible but the receiving team will just call a fair catch and they must be allowed to attempt the catch.