[Anthony D Burgess]

What are the rules or guidelines for a fumble? With this hobby there should be a rule that governs fumbles. Because a type of touch is a tackle, how do you do a fumble?

If a touch ( how it is done in you're league ) is a tackle " Down by contact " then the play is over, the ball is dead ! There can be no fumble when there has been a tackle " Down by contact " .

However, care should be taken to make a fair rule that is on the same lines as football.

The ruling on the field by what the official see's is his call, the discretion of the official plays a part.

Jimbo:

1: Was it a catch ?
A: If yes then he would be down by contact.
B: If No ?
2: Fumble ? What is the procedures ?
3: On a simultaneous catch :
It is awarded to the offense and the play is dead " Down by contact "