Is It Allowed? Surely Not!!

[piggynose]

the goalkeeper used the net to help him make a save.

[ToraToraTora]

Law 13:
https://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/lawsandrules/laws/football-11-11/law-13---free-kicks
Note:
"The Ball: is in play when it is kicked and clearly moves"

"A free kick can be taken by lifting the ball with a foot or both feet simultaneously."

[Hopkirk]

https://www.givemesport.com/88098067-best-free-kick-ever-coventrys-banned-donkey-kick-routine-is-still-iconic/

[THECORBYLOON]

The ball need only clearly move for it to be in play now.

Thats why at some corners, defenders have thought the kick had to be re-taken because the ball had been touched but not left the quadrant so they weren't paying attention as the other team carried on.

[Arksided]

Balls! the ball has to be dead before a free-kick can be taken by the FA... rules. Personally I think the actual goal should stand.

[THECORBYLOON]

In a free-kick, the ball IS dead until it is touched and clearly moves.

[Hopkirk]

TCL and TTT, it appears you are right if this article is correct.

It confirms the method was banned shortly afterwards, but adds it is legal again now. I wonder why no one is doing it.

https://football7080.com/2021/02/ernie-hunt-free-kick/