Hi all,
It's been a while since I have posted but I have been dipping in and out in the meantime, taking in all the useful info.
Scenario (U10 NRoP) - Following a couple tackles and subsequent rucks, Blue team on the attack passing the ball down the attacking line whilst making good forward yardage. Red player from previous ruck trying to get back to his defensive line but catches the ball during a pass on his way back through. At the point of the ball leaving the attackers hand, Red was behind the passer and flat with the receiver.
Is Red offside, given this is during open play? Can Red be sanctioned for interfering with play?
I was queried at a festival very recently for calling Red offside, but throughout the season this has happened several times and no-one has ever queried the decision before. If I am wrong, I need to know as we still have another 4 festivals in the run out to the end of the season plus several other likeminded u10 coaches / refs may appreciate the heads up.
Many thanks in advance
Steve
It's been a while since I have posted but I have been dipping in and out in the meantime, taking in all the useful info.
Scenario (U10 NRoP) - Following a couple tackles and subsequent rucks, Blue team on the attack passing the ball down the attacking line whilst making good forward yardage. Red player from previous ruck trying to get back to his defensive line but catches the ball during a pass on his way back through. At the point of the ball leaving the attackers hand, Red was behind the passer and flat with the receiver.
Is Red offside, given this is during open play? Can Red be sanctioned for interfering with play?
I was queried at a festival very recently for calling Red offside, but throughout the season this has happened several times and no-one has ever queried the decision before. If I am wrong, I need to know as we still have another 4 festivals in the run out to the end of the season plus several other likeminded u10 coaches / refs may appreciate the heads up.
Many thanks in advance
Steve