If a punter in Football punts the ball through the goal post; will he have scored 3 points? Was there ever a time when this was alowed in the NFL. Did anyone ever do this?
2007-11-29 19:32:36 · 7 answers · asked by Nayan R 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Yes,its called a dropkick. Last time it was done was 05 by doug flutie.
It used to be common practice in football,but not anymore.
2007-11-29 19:36:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I don't think you can score but Punting a ball through goal post.. That would be a touchback not a FG..
2007-11-30 00:19:52 · answer #2 · answered by atmadick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the rule is that the ball must be touching the ground when kicked to be considered a field goal attempt. You do not need a person there holding it, but it still must touch the ground, which is why a drop kick is legal.
2007-11-29 19:48:41 · answer #3 · answered by Vegas Matt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it must hit the ground first before the kicker can punt the ball through the goal post for three points
2007-11-29 19:48:13 · answer #4 · answered by John S 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only if the ball touches the ground before the punter kicks it. It's called a drop kick.
2007-11-29 21:32:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is called a dropkick and the last time I saw it was the one Doug Flutie made for the Patriots.
2007-11-29 19:56:19 · answer #6 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A drop kick is not the same as a punt.
2007-11-29 19:43:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
no thats a touchback and they spot the ball on teh 20.
2007-11-29 19:54:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋