The college football scenario:
- Punter punts ball but it is blocked back towards him
- Punter picks ball back up and punts it again before being tackled
Follow-up question: Can anyone pick the ball back up and punt it or can only the punter?
2006-10-30 12:49:10 · 11 answers · asked by Colonel 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Yes and Yes, when the punter punts the ball and it is blocked, the ball is still live, it is considered just like a fumble. If he picks the ball off the ground before someone downs it and he does not cross the line of scrimmage he can attempt the kick again. Now to your follow up question Anyone is allowed to punt once the ball is fumbled from the punters hand
2006-10-30 13:05:17 · answer #1 · answered by rydoggg22 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After a blocked punt the ball can be returned for a touchdown and the defense should try to pick it up and run because even if the other team recovers the ball it will have been 4th down so it will still be a turnover, however most players are taught from a young age to fall on the ball at all times because otherwise they might lose it when trying to recover it and the player on Arkansas probably just did so instinctively.
2016-03-28 02:11:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the guy can punt it again cuz im pretty sure this weekend i saw a football game were the guy tried to punt and it like either got blocked or he really screwed up the first punt attempt. but then again i actually think the refs said it was a downed punt and the put it where he picked it up so my answer is most likely no
2006-10-30 12:52:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only the punter can kick the ball... but i'm not sure about him picking the ball back up. That's a really good question.
2006-10-30 12:52:01 · answer #4 · answered by lotrfan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The punter would have to catch the ball. If the ball hits the ground it is treated like fumble. Fumbles cannot be picked up and kicked.
2006-10-30 16:42:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a live ball, as long as he hasn't been tackled while in possession, yes.
So could any other member of the team for that matter.
2006-10-30 12:57:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah he can re kick it as many times as he can if its blocked..But I think once the ball is past the line of scrimage he cant..
2006-10-30 13:18:54 · answer #7 · answered by 800 bound 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure, but i think he can, but in reality he wouldnt have time everyone would be too near him.
2006-10-30 12:58:45 · answer #8 · answered by asmith1022_2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea
2006-10-30 12:56:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no he can't, if it get blocked he must advance it, or down it.
2006-10-30 12:58:24 · answer #10 · answered by King Midas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋