Deadball on Kickoff

[Theisey]

if I may get a little techincal, even though it's a Free Kick down, while the ball is in the 10 yard zone between the free kick spot and team-Rs free kick line, it's status is no different than a scrimmage kick. Meaning, any team-K touch is a first touching spot. It's live alright, but only for team-R.
Over the years I've seen maybe a half dozen or so free kicks travel less than 10 yards and die untouched by anyone.
Kill it no one attempts to pick it up after a couple seconds.