Punt and step

[jchamp]

Originally Posted by MNBlue

phansen,

In your scenario, what could have R done after K stepped on the ball?

What is the benefit of first touching for R?

I want to make sure I understand since I'll be BJ in a couple weeks for the first time...

An R player could (with the ball just laying there) attempt to secure possession after the K player taps it with his foot. Since there is first touching by K in this case, if such an attempt were to be made, we would need a bean bag. Since R could pick it up and advance, the line gained through advancing would be the next spot, but if R picks it up, fumbles, or runs and is downed behind the first touching spot, we will need the first touching spot since that's where R will want to take the ball to start their series.