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Originally Posted by Ed Hickland
Interested in knowing how other Rs position for an intended punt?
I have always lined up on the side of the punter's kicking foot on the same yard line or slightly back wide enough to be able to view on-rushing backs who may attempt to block the kick. As soon as possible I move to the spot where the punter kicked the ball and view downfield to see if it is headed out of bounds in case the wing may need my help in spotting.
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CANADIAN MECHANIC:
The Referee is to be parallel to the point of kick, to determine if kicking team players are onside or offside at the time of kick.
The extent of this mechanic is often a debatable point: how far away from the kicker should the R go? If there is a tandem of potential onside guys, one to each side of the punter/FGK, and 20 yards wide as well, should the R go 23 yards away from the punter/FGK? I say no, and let the side guy get the onside player on his side.