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					Originally Posted by BktBallRef  There's no such requirement.  At the same time, the defense should be given the benefit of the doubt if it's unclear whether a kick will occur or not. | 
	
 Very good point.
Whenever a coach tells me that they run the rugby punt I tell them that I am going to give the benefit of the doubt to the defense if the Punter/Runner gets hit.