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Post-Scrimmage Kick Spot
ARTICLE 11. The post-scrimmage kick spot serves as the basic spot when post-scrimmage kick enforcement applies (Rule 10-2-3).
a. When the kick ends in the field of play, other than in the special cases given below, the post-scrimmage kick spot is the spot where the kick ends.
b. When the kick ends in Team B’s end zone, the post-scrimmage kick spot is Team B’s 20-yard line.
Special cases:
1. On an unsuccessful field goal attempt, if the ball is untouched by Team B after crossing the neutral zone and is declared dead beyond the neutral zone, the post-scrimmage kick spot is:
(a) The previous spot, if the previous spot is on or outside Team B’s 20-yard line;
Approved Ruling 10-2-3 V. Team A's punt is blocked behind the neutral zone before clipping or holding by Team B beyond the neutral zone. The ball never crosses the neutral zone during the down. RULING: Rule 10-2-3 applies only when a scrimmage kick crosses the neutral zone. Team A retains possession after the penalty is enforced at the previous spot. (Rules 2-25-11 and 8-4-2b).
(b) Team B’s 20-yard line, if the previous spot is between Team B’s 20-yard line and its goal line.
2. When Rule 6-3-11 is in effect, the post-scrimmage kick spot is Team B’s 20-yard line.
3. When Rule 6-5-1b is in effect, the post-scrimmage kick spot is the spot where the receiver first touched the kick.
