So change should say:
The rugbyrefs.com members seek clarification of Law 12 in relation to the ball being knocked on.
Law 12 definitions defines a knock on:-
[LAWS]A knock-on occurs when a player loses possession of the ball and it goes forward, or when a player hits the ball forward with the hand or arm, or when the ball hits the hand or arm and goes forward, and the ball touches the ground or another player before the original player can catch it.
‘Forward’ means towards the opposing team’s dead ball line.[/LAWS]
1, We believe that when a player carries out a drop kick it is accepted that the ball being released forward and touching the ground is not a knock on or a throw forward, even if it travels forward. If this player is tackled after they have released the ball, but before they kick so that the ball is no longer under control, is this considered a knock on?
2, If a player punts the ball forward, the ball will have been released forward before the kick takes place. This is not classed as a knock on or throw forward. If this player is tackled after they have released the ball, but before they kick, and the ball is no longer under control, is this considered a knock on?
3, If a player accidentally loses control of the ball, and the ball travels forward, but the player manages to kick the ball forward with their foot deliberately before the ball touches the ground or any other player, is this a knock on?
4, If a player accidentally loses control of the ball, and the ball travels forward, but the player manages to kick the ball forward with their foot accidentally before the ball touches the ground or any other player, is this a knock on?
End of clarification request.