The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.
A-1 drives into the lane, rises up and releases a try for goal. A-1 then contacts B-1 knocking him to the floor. The Lead signals a blocking foul on B-1 and the Trail signals a player control foul on A-1. The try is successful.
Handle the situation.
This is a double foul by rule under high school rules. Each player is assessed one personal foul. Although A-1’s foul is a charging foul, it is not a common foul and therefore not a player control foul. The ball stays live until the try ends. This is a point of interruption play. Since the ball was in the air when the double foul occurred, there is no team control. However, the try was successful. Therefore, the ball is awarded Team B for a throw-in on the end line as after any successful goal. Team B is able to move along the end line during the throw-in.
(References: Rule 4-19-8, 4-19-2, 4-36-1, 4-36-2b, 4-36-3)
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