Field Goals

[EEE]

K is attempting a field goal from R's 35. The kick:
1. Falls short at R's 2 and rolls into R's endzone. Touchback
2. Falls short at R's 2 and comes to rest with no one in possession: R's ball at the 2.
3. Falls short and is caught by R1 at the R 2YL: Live ball for R
4. Falls short and is muffed by R1 at the R 2YL and then recovered by K1: K's ball 1st and goal from the R 2YL.

Are the rulings in bold correct?

[mbyron]

Correct for NFHS, yes. A field goal attempt that does not reach the goal line is just another scrimmage kick.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by EEE

K is attempting a field goal from R's 35. The kick:
1. Falls short at R's 2 and rolls into R's endzone. Touchback
2. Falls short at R's 2 and comes to rest with no one in possession: R's ball at the 2.
3. Falls short and is caught by R1 at the R 2YL: Live ball for R
4. Falls short and is muffed by R1 at the R 2YL and then recovered by K1: K's ball 1st and goal from the R 2YL.

Are the rulings in bold correct?

Did you think they weren't or...?

[EEE]

I thought they were correct. Just making sure I understood it properly. Thanks guys.

So a field goal attempt that is short of the goal line could also be fair caught by R?

[umpirebob71]

Any legal kick can be fair caught.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by EEE

I thought they were correct. Just making sure I understood it properly. Thanks guys.

So a field goal attempt that is short of the goal line could also be fair caught by R?

An unnsuccessful FGA is treated just like a punt, in every aspect.