The penalties for all illegal batting and illegal kicking fouls are as follows:
PENALTY—Five yards and loss of down for fouls by Team A. [S26]
ARTICLE 1. Players shall not bat a loose ball other than a pass or fumble in flight. (Exception: Team A may bat a grounded or an airborne punt beyond A’s scrimmage line toward their own goal).
Batting a Backward Pass in Flight
ARTICLE 2. A backward pass in flight shall not be batted or thrown forward by the passing team.
Batting Ball in Possession
ARTICLE 3. A ball in player possession shall not be batted forward by a player of that team.
