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When punting and the ball hits the ground prior to being kicked can the defensive team hit the punter?
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∙ 14y ago
No, this would be considered a roughing the punter penalty and the punting team would be awarded a 15 yard penalty and a first down. The only exception to this would be if the referee ruled that the player that hit the punter made contact because of being blocked by a member of the punting team. In this case, the referee will not call the penalty.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoGenerally, no. As long as the kicker is in the process of his kicking motion, including the steps taken before the ball is actually kicked, he is protected. But as soon as he establishes himself as a runner, the protection is waived. The NCAA rules are a bit more specific in that the kicker is protected until he leaves the tackle-box.
Note that the instant a kicked ball is blocked by a defender, the kicker is no longer protected and can be contacted.
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∙ 14y agoIf the punter tries to run, yes. Otherwise, they cannot come in contact with him umless the punt is blocked.
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∙ 13y agoif the ball hits the ground then it is a live ball, you may hit whoever has the ball at this time including the punter.
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If contact by a defensive player during the act of punting prevents the punter from kicking the ball with his foot is the defensive player subject to a penalty?
NO. If the kicker had possession of the ball and was unable to kick it.
If one pro football team roughs the punter after he kicks does the punter's team get the ball for a 1st and 10?
Yes. There are two penalties that can be called in a situation where a punter gets hit after punting the ball. One is a 'running into the punter' penalty which is five yards and not an automatic first down. The other is 'roughing the punter' which is fifteen yards and an automatic first down. The referee makes the decision whether the penalty is running into or roughing. Generally, roughing the punter is called when the punter's kicking leg is still in the air when heavy contact is made. If both the punter's feet are on the ground when contact is made or the contact is very slight, running into the punter is called. If the defensive player makes contact with the punter because of being blocked by an offensive player, no penalty is called.
What is the moglin punting code?
kthxHat! you must enter the ! as well
Was Danny White ever the punter for Dallas?
Yes. Danny White was the Cowboys punter between 1976-1984. His career punting statistics were 610 punts for 24,509 total yards and a 40.2 yard average.
During a punt if ball is partially blocked but ball advances past scrimmage line can the kicking team recover and advance the ball?
Yes. 1) The punting team can regain possession if the receiving team commits a penalty prior to the punt that gives the punting team enough yardage for a first down. The punting team can also regain possession if one of the players on the receiving team attempting to block the punt hits the punter immediately after the punt without having first touched the ball after it left the punter's foot. The resulting penalty can be 5 yards or 15 yards and is a judgment call by the referee. The five yard penalty is called 'running into the punter' and the 15 yard penalty is called 'roughing the punter'. Basically, the difference in the penalties is how hard the punter is hit or whether the punter has his punting leg high in the air when he is hit (almost always results in a 15 yard penalty). If the penalty is 15 yards, the punting team retains possession and is awarded a first down. If it is a 5 yard penalty, should the added five yards not result in giving the punting team a first down, they can decline the penalty and allow the receiving team to take possession where the play was blown dead or they can accept the penalty and decide whether they want to try for a first down or to punt the ball again. There are some times when a receiving team player may hit the punter without first touching the ball and no penalty is called. Should the punter drop the ball or the snap from center hits the ground before the punter gets possession or the punter takes a step or steps as if he is going to run the ball instead of punt, the punter then is considered a runner and not a punter. No running into/roughing the punter penalty can be called unless the contact is considered extreme and/or intentional and then the penalty is 15 yards for 'unnecessary roughness'. Punters and place kickers are given extra protection by the rules of the game because they are in a very vulnerable position when they make contact with the ball and during their follow through. As long as there is no trickery by the punter, the snap is good, and the punter does not drop the ball the receiving team may not make contact with him after a punt that they have not touched without a penalty being called. Again, there is one caveat to this. A running into/roughing penalty cannot be called if the member of the receiving team that hits the punter does so due to being blocked into the punter by a member of the punting team. If the impetus of the receiving team's player is due to a block from the punting team's player, no penalty is called. 2) The punting team can regain possession if the receiving team fumbles the ball while returning the punt and the punting team recovers or if the ball touches a member of the receiving team prior to being possessed by a member of the receiving team and the punting team recovers (this is called a 'muff'). The rules are different pertaining to fumbling a punt return and muffing a punt return. If the ball is fumbled, the punting team can gain possession and advance the ball as far as they can. If the ball is muffed, the punting team can gain possession but they cannot advance the ball. The play will be whistled dead at the time the punting team gains possession of a muffed punt and the ball will be spotted at the yard line where the punting team gained possession. That's my take and it kinda goes off on a couple of tangents. But there is some explanation that needs to be done in an attempt to cover the bases when answering this question. Any referees out there that can add on to this?
Where could you find a punter?
look on some local soccer teams and scout their goalies who are constanly punting soccer balls and are familiar with the motions of punting. many soccer players end up being fantastic punters and kickers
Do blocked punts count as part of a punters' punting average?
No. Statistically, the attempt and the negative yardage from a blocked punt should be assessed to the "Team," not the punter.
Who kicked for the Miami Dolphins in 2000?
Placekicker for the 2000 Dolphins was Olindo Mare and the punter was Matt Turk.
Is there even one punter who can prove he has made a minimum 10 year permanent long term profit from horse race punting after taking into account all his winnings and all his losses?
Nope.
What football position has the easiest workouts?
Probably kicker/punter. There both hard positions, and you rarely kicked sacked. Offense lineman too.
Who was Samuel 'Slingin Sammy' Baugh.?
He may have been the greatest football player in the history of the NFL. He was a quarterback, punter, and defensive back for the Washington Redskins.
When a punter fakes a punt runs and get tackled is that a penalty for the defense?
This is not a penalty. Until the ball has physically left the foot of the punter, he is eligible to be hit. Once it has left, however, any contact may be determined by the ref to be roughing the kicker. In the case where he runs with it, clearly it has not been kicked so it is legal to tackle him.
