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downing the ball on a punt, does the player from K have to have control of the ball

Started by Warriors023, September 13, 2016, 10:34:00 am

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Warriors023

Does a player from K have to have control of the ball for it to be ruled downed?

Rulesman

Not if the scrimmage kick has come to rest beyond the neutral zone and between the goal lines. The ball becomes dead by rule when K is the first to touch it. Rule 4-2-2f.

FWIW, the ball also becomes dead if K gains possession in a similar situation.

new2karting

I would also add that, I don't believe you can down a ball which is still moving.

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