Recovering of a Scrimmage

[sorrydog]

Had a scrimmage kick that went straight up and caught behind the line by the kicking team. Never crossed the neutral zone. Question: Can he run the ball OR, does the receiving team have to had muffed it? Is it considered first touching or what? Case book only gives example of receiving team muffing the ball beyond neutral zone and back behind the LOS. My understanding is that either team can recovering a punt behind the neutral zone and return it. Guess the real question is for K to return it, it must first be touched by the receiving (or muffed) team?

[CT1]

In FED, the only criterion is where possession was gained. Behind the NZ, either team can advance. Beyond the NZ, only R can advance.

First touching only applies to K beyond the NZ.

[sorrydog]

Originally Posted by CT1

In FED, the only criterion is where possession was gained. Behind the NZ, either team can advance. Beyond the NZ, only R can advance.

First touching only applies to K beyond the NZ.

So R does not have to muff or touch it correct for K to return it?

[sorrydog]

So heres what I think should have happen. Ball was caught behind the LOS. Official blew the play dead and said it was first touching. I think we should have a AW. Two options, R would take the ball (results of the play since it was 4th down) if K takes result of the play. Or replay the down. What U guys think?

[Cliffdweller]

I believe this is an IW on loose ball play, no option, replay down.

[VA Official]

Originally Posted by Cliffdweller

I believe this is an IW on loose ball play, no option, replay down.

Sorrydog said the ball was caught and then the whistle was blown. K had possession, therefore the kick had ended, so K has options.

[smileyh]

Originally Posted by sorrydog

Had a scrimmage kick that went straight up and caught behind the line by the kicking team. Never crossed the neutral zone. Question: Can he run the ball OR, does the receiving team have to had muffed it? Is it considered first touching or what? Case book only gives example of receiving team muffing the ball beyond neutral zone and back behind the LOS. My understanding is that either team can recovering a punt behind the neutral zone and return it. Guess the real question is for K to return it, it must first be touched by the receiving (or muffed) team?

Read Rule 6-2-3.

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