BA-MBA Play Makes #1 Play on Sportscenter...but, was it legal

[CoachT]

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Great play but was it legal? I have been away from coaching for a long time and I am not sure about this at all...which is why I am posting it here. Not trying to change the outcome of the game or anything but can you bat a forward pass forward for a legal catch?

[ath]

First let me say it was a great play and heads up to the player that volleyed the football to the receiver in the end zone. I'm not a fan of either team. I was at the game sitting on BA side and immediately yelled out "Isn't that illegal batting" but no one in my area except me seemed to think so. I would like to know for sure.

[TennesseeVol]

Illegal Batting Rule states (Rule 9-7)

 

ART. 1... No player shall intentionally kick the ball other than as a free or scrimmage kick. 

ART. 2... No player shall bat a loose ball other than a pass or a fumble in flight, or a low scrimmage kick in flight which he is attempting to block in or behind the expanded neutral zone.

 

Great play! Don't think it should have happened.

[owlbooster]

Illegal Batting Rule states (Rule 9-7)

 

ART. 1... No player shall intentionally kick the ball other than as a free or scrimmage kick. 

ART. 2... No player shall bat a loose ball other than a pass or a fumble in flight, or a low scrimmage kick in flight which he is attempting to block in or behind the expanded neutral zone.

 

Great play! Don't think it should have happened.

It WAS a pass so article 2 states it was legal. Moreover, I asked a local official and he verified the play was legal.

[KWoodroof]

See 9-7-3. It's legal.

[silverpie]

One caveat--the player who bats the ball must be an eligible receiver. But given that, it's a completely legal play.