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Originally Posted by Johnny Cakes
Is it correct that every time the punting team "downs" a punt, it is technically an illegal touching, with the remedy being that the receiving team is awarded possession at the spot of the touching?
Second question: Suppose a punt is rolling, the punting team touches it, but it keeps on rolling and then the receiving team picks up the ball and runs for a touchdown. Is it downed where the punting team touched it or is the touchdown valid.
For both questions, assume that all touching occurs beyond the line of scrimmage.
Thanks.
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I believe you're basically correct other than the fact that you have first touching instead of illegal touching.
If K touches the punt, it basically becomes a free shot for R because if they should happen to lose the football on a turnover during the return, one of the options available to them would be to take the ball at the spot of first touching. However, if R were to foul during the return, they lose the right to take the ball at the spot of first touching.
Anything I'm missing, guys?