Punt Blocked in End Zone

ddb · #1 (**permalink**) Tue Aug 29, 2017, 09:01am

4th down and 30 for team K from their 2 yard line. Punt formation with punter in the back of the end zone. Punt is blocked and the ball does not cross the goal line or the line of scrimmage but rather the ball is deflected straight up in the air where a player from team R muffs the blocked punt out the back of the end zone. What is the correct ruling? Is it a touch back or a safety. NFHS Rule reference and or case play with answer.

smileyh · #2 (**permalink**) Tue Aug 29, 2017, 09:19am

Safety. Force that put the ball in the end zone was the snap. Don't have books with me, but it's Rule 8.

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VA Official · #3 (**permalink**) Tue Aug 29, 2017, 10:34am

Quote:

Originally Posted by smileyh

safety. Force that put the ball in the end zone was the snap. Don't have books with me, but it's rule 8.

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