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I believe this IS allowed in the NFL so long as the ball leaves the kicker's foot before crossing the line of scrimmage. I can't recall though ever seeing this type of kick DONE in an NFL game. ----
A field goal is attempted when the ball is placed on the ground for the kicker to kick or when the ball is dropped to the ground and kicked once it touches the ground and starts its bounce back up. In other words, the ball must have touched the ground or is touching the ground when the kick is attempted for the attempt to be considered a 'field goal attempt'. A punt occurs when a kicker kicks the ball before it has touched the ground. No points can be scored by a punt. So the answer to the question, as I understand it, is no.
No. If a punted ball travels through the uprights, no points are scored. The ball has to make contact with the ground before it's kicked to score points, either by placekick or dropkick.
What else can I help you with?
What are the responsibilities of an NFL kicker?
they kick the football in the case of a kickoff, punt, turnover or field goal kick.
What is a punt in football?
A punt in football tends to be when the football is hit with the toes, rather then the inside of the foot or the laces of the boot. Punt is sometimes used to describe hitting the ball very hard and out of control. 'punt it' upfield, rather then pass it upfield. Punt also is a slang term for putting a bet on. 'having a punt on the horses'
How many punt return TD's did Devin Hester make in 2006?
3 Punt Return Touchdowns
Does the NFL use a different football to kick and punt than they do to pass and hand off to players?
Yes, the NFL uses 2 types of balls. The kickers and punters use a different ball than the regular game ball. The kickers ball is easier to kick and travels a little further. Take care....Brad
What is the shortest punt in the NFL?
In a game in 1985 between the Washington Redskins and Chicago Bears, the Redskins punter, Jeff Hayes, suffered a knee injury and could not perform his duties. QB Joe Theismann volunteered to punt. On his first punt, he shanked the ball off the side of his foot and the ball went exactly one yard past the line of scrimmage. Seattle Seahawks Punter Ruben Rodriguez during a game in the late 80's kicked a ball so poorly it went almost directy up in the air above his head. It was untouched and rolled near the scrimmage line, eventually losing two yards on the play.
What if a punt goes through the uprights, would it still count as a field goal?
No, if a punt goes through the uprights, it would not count as a field goal. In American football, a field goal can only be scored by kicking the ball from the ground during a placekick attempt.
What is the difference between a field goal and a after point in football?
A punt is when the kicker drops the ball and kicks it before it hits the ground. You cannot score any points on a punt (unless the receiver muffs or fumbles the ball, making it live). A field goal must be kicked off the ground, either by place-kick or drop-kick, and must travel between the uprights to score. A place-kick is where a holder places the ball on the ground for the kick. A drop-kick is where the kicker does not use a holder, and instead drops the ball and kicks it when it touches the ground or as it bounces off the ground.
Roughing the kicker. If a punt is blocked can you hit the punter without getting a penalty for roughing the kicker?
Yes, if the ball is deflected there can be no roughing/running into the kicker penalty. Also, if the punter drops the snap there can be no penalty.
What do you put a football on when you punt it?
Nothing you hike it back yo the kicker and he kicks it like a golly kicks when he gets the ball.
Catch a pass off a goal post?
No. In NFL football, once a ball hits the uprights (goal post), whether from a pass or a missed field goal or a punt, it is out of play.
What are the responsibilities of an NFL kicker?
they kick the football in the case of a kickoff, punt, turnover or field goal kick.
Who was the NFL kicker who took off shoe to punt?
the guy with one leg
The Start and Restart of Play in football?
On a play from scrimmage, on a punt, or on a field goal, play starts when the Center snaps the ball. On a kick-off, play starts when the kicker kicks the ball. Play stops when one of the referees blows the whistle.
What is it called when your team receives a punt and runs the ball?
It is called a punt return.
Is a blocked punt a dead ball?
nope
What is a muff in football?
A 'muff' is generally used with punting and occurs when the player that is catching the punt drops it or 'muffs it' without ever having possession of the ball. There is a distinct difference in the NFL rules between a muff and a fumble. If a punt receiver fumbles a punt, that means he had possession of the ball and then fumbled. The punting team can recover a fumble and advance it as many yards as they can get. If a punt receiver muffs a punt, that means the receiver did not have possession of the ball. The punting team may recover a muff but may not advance the ball. The punting team would gain possession of the ball at the spot of the recovery.
Can the ball be placed seven yards behind the line of scrimmage or can it be placed further back?
The ball must be placed on the line of scrimage before snapped. Assuming you are referring to a place kick or a punt, there is no rule dictating where the ball must be snapped to. Seven yards is standard as it should give the snapper, holder and kicker sufficient time to perform the kick.
