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Originally Posted by mplagrow
I'm a basketball ref, but a big football fan, and I have a question about football rules. On a field goal, is it required that the ball be placed exactly seven yards behing the line of scrimmage? What are the rules about punts? I take it on a punt you can stand anywhere, because I've seen the quick kicks and end zone situations where they are closer. Just curious.
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They can be wherever they want in either situation. There are no rules regarding placement of the hold or where the punter must stand. 7 yards is probably standard because that's as close as you want to get to give yourself enough clearance on most kicks.