You are right, the ball just stops dead and the play begins from point "X".

Again, you have a point. But then again, let's keep it simple for the time being, so the game can gather more members and then we can all progress with the game according. I understand where your coming from, but to be quite frank, there could be lots of additions to this game right now. Penalties, Subs, Playbooks (From the Suggestions forums) is just an example.

Just hold tight, and pledge your support to the GI team!

Oh and keep those 'speedsters', they might come in handy one day