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Originally Posted by Jim D
Rule 6-2-4 Any kicker may catch or recover a scrimmage kick:
1)while it is beyond the neutral zone - OK, THAT HAPPENS ON THIS PLAY
2) Provided such kick has been touched by a receiver who was clearly beyond the neutral zone at the time of touching - THAT DIDN"T HAPPEN ON THIS PLAY, R didn't touch it downfield.
Therefore K can't keep the ball. 1st & 10 for R where K downed the ball.
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Beyond the neutral zone actually means behind the line?
My understanding was that a blocked kick could be recovered and advanced by K had it not crossed the line due to a block. My understanding is that screwed?