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    The NFL rules say a scrimmage kick, what we usually see as a punt on 4th down, can be either a punt, drop kick, or place kick. My question is why is it always a punt? Why do we never see non-field goal place kicks on 4th downs?
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    I never realized that. I guess because having a ball holder would mean one less guy in coverage down field? Maybe they worry about out kicking coverage?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Davii View Post
    I never realized that. I guess because having a ball holder would mean one less guy in coverage down field? Maybe they worry about out kicking coverage?
    I think it's a combination of that, and the fact that there are more opportunities for problems with the holder catching and getting the ball down, plus place kicks come with a lower trajectory, and less hang time.

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    Does a place kick that isn't fielded result in the other team receiving the ball where it lands, or from where it is kicked? I think it's from where it is kicked, so there's another reason why.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MOtorboat View Post
    Does a place kick that isn't fielded result in the other team receiving the ball where it lands, or from where it is kicked? I think it's from where it is kicked, so there's another reason why.
    It's where it lands. It's treated just like a punt. Where it is kicked only matters for field goal attempts.

    This website explains it in greater detail, I checked the NFL rules manual and it lists place kick and drop kick as legal scrimmage kicks.
    http://www.johntreed.com/placekickpunt.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by CrazyHorse View Post
    It's where it lands. It's treated just like a punt. Where it is kicked only matters for field goal attempts.

    This website explains it in greater detail, I checked the NFL rules manual and it lists place kick and drop kick as legal scrimmage kicks.
    http://www.johntreed.com/placekickpunt.html
    So, would they have to designate to the referee whether it was a punt or a field goal?
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    I would assume so. Maybe the NFL should make a logical rule change and just say punts are are the only scrimmage kick.
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