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Originally Posted by MJT
Not exactly what the rule says. 2-23-4 says "For a place kick, the ball must be controlled on the ground or on a legal kicking tee by a teammate. This says it must be controlled, EITHER on the ground OR on a legal kicking tee. The foot is definitely not a legal kicking tee. If they'd do this, you'd have an illegal kick, 15 yards from the spot of the kick. Remember illegal kicks are treated as fumbles.
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Not likely you'll see this on a scrimmage place kick, although it is certainly possible. On a free kick, don't allow it and you won't have to flag it.