It is also possible for A to free kick following a fair catch, if they run a play in which a penalty is accepted and the down is replayed.
Consider: In the last few seconds on the 1st half after a fair catch following a punt, Team A snaps the ball from Team B's 45 yard line. A24 gains 10 yards on a running play and during the down B26 grasped and pulled A24s facemask. The penalty moves the ball to B's 20 yard line. A now has the option to free kick since 1st down is repeated. Something they may want to do since the 1st half is about to end.
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