Poession on Post Scrimmage Kick

[Ed Hickland]

Originally posted by Bob M.
I finally got my 2003 rule book and case book, and now I think I'm more confused than ever regarding the Fed's implementation of PSK. In these books the Federation defines when PSK is enforceable a number of different(inconsistent) ways:

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Does anyone have the definitive word from Diehl on exactly what point in the play the possibility for PSK enforcement begins? The snap? the kick? when the kick crosses the ENZ?

The Case Book plays on pp. 3-4 provide no clarity.

Bob,

Check out the article http://football.officiating.com/x/article/3164 "Behind The Rules with Jerry Diehl -- A Look at the 2003 Rules Revisions."

The short answer is PSK enforcement begins when the ball crosses the ENZ.