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Originally Posted by smileyh
Oops! Answered to fast. 10 yards is required for a scrimmage kick formation, which affords the snapper protection. A kicker is always protected unless it is not reasonably certain a kick will be made.
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A scrimmage kick formation can be one of two things: 1. a player with a knee on the ground 7 or more yards behind the line of scrimmage in position to be a holder, and another player 3 yards or less behind that player in a position to attempt a kick; 2. a player 10 or more yards behind the line of scrimmage in position to receive the snap.
#1 is often used on a FG while #2 is often used on a punt, but both can be used for either situation. In order for a kicker to be afforded protection, they must kick the ball legally.