Can R legally block kick in their own end zone?

[Ed Hickland]

Originally posted by Mike Simonds
I was watching a game with one of our referees when I asked him the following question:

When K is attempting a field goal or extra point try by kick, can R position a player, with good jumping ability, in the end zone in front of the goal posts, to block the kick?

Take a look at Rule 6-3-1 in the Illustrated fro an example and explanation.

Yes a player can be positioned in the end zone for the purpose of blocking the scoring attempt. He can simply block the kick by batting; however, should he fail to block it to the extent the ball goes over the uprights, it is a score.