Billings Central Rams vs Sidney Eagles MT Class A Football. Sidney player throws Central player

In Montana high school football , the governing principle for this scenario is known as "Forced Touching". ​1. The Core Rule: Forced Touching is Disregarded ​ Under NFHS Rule 6-3-4, if a player of the kicking team is blocked or pushed by an opponent into a scrimmage kick that has crossed the neutral zone, that touching is ignored. The kicking team player is not deemed to have "touched" the ball.