fake field goals

[snarling Bull]

Can someone explain to me how when the holder for a field goal has his knee on the ground, he can get up and pass the ball.  Have always wondered this and now watching the replay of the game, I am asking this?   

[AussieGriff]

The same way every kicked PAT or Field Goal isn't whistled dead when the holder catches the snap.

There's an exception when the offense is lined up in field-goal formation. I've posted the exact ruling in another thread recently.

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... and here it is again... didn't know for sure if I had the rulebook on this computer

Rule 4.1.3

Alive ball becomes dead and an official shall sound his whistle

or declare it dead:.....

When any part of the runner’s body, except his hand or foot, touches the

ground or when the runner is tackled or otherwise falls and loses possession

of the ball as he contacts the ground with any part of his body,

except his hand or foot. (Exception : The ball remains alive when an

offensive player has simulated a kick or is in position to kick the ball

held for a place kick by a teammate. The ball may be kicked, passed or

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