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Originally Posted by sm_bbcoach
Wanted to be sure of myself on the use of bags.
QB in shotgun, snap goes over his head. IN the process, he attempts to pick it up but kicks it again. Finally he falls on it for a 29 yd loss. NO bag on this play, correct?
Which brought up the next question I think is correct: on a scrimmage kick. R32 muffs the kick and it rolls away from him. The bag should be placed at the point where possession is gained. correct?
Thanks for your help.
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The QB never has possession so there can be no fumble so you are correct, you don't bag anything here. (Note: You say he, "kicks it again." I'm assuming you mean he inadvertently kicks it while trying to gain possession.)
Your second question: You are correct. You bag the end of the kick, which is where possession is established. In some cases the ball may become dead by rule (no one attempts to gain possession, the ball breaks the plane of the end zone, the ball goes out of bounds). You don't need to bag those situations because there is no action after that point and the covering official should have the dead ball spot.