Twitter: New kickoff rules

[Bohuntr97]

Which, if true, is quite similar to rugby, and, more importantly, should be tried more. If you have a chance to get the ball using a rugby dropkick, why not do that?

I believe it's because as soon as it leaves the kicker's foot there is a change in possession, regardless if the ball hits the ground prior to the punt.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

I believe it's because as soon as it leaves the kicker's foot there is a change in possession, regardless if the ball hits the ground prior to the punt.

Ah, fair enough. Still, I'd reckon that it would cause quite the bounce if done properly.

 

[Bohuntr97]

Ah, fair enough. Still, I'd reckon that it would cause quite the bounce if done properly.

You got me curious and I had some time so I looked into it. Here's probably your answer:

"No defensive player may run into or rough a kicker who kicks from behind the line unless such contact:"

"3. occurs during a quick kick or rugby-style kick"

https://operations.nfl.com/the-rules/nfl-video-rulebook/roughing-or-running-into-the-kicker/

Basically the kicker would get creamed every time with no possibility of a penalty.

 

[Melonfeud]

Did they change the rules recently? Just curious because Brady did it from time to time and it was purely to gain field position.

Like I implied in that response to our fellow member & friend furboy , my admired tribal member of the string pulling clan of bye-bye $22 in 220 ft per second +,,, of the archaic projectile lobber tribe,,, it's such a rarity to witness ,as I'm thinking it was either a Commanders or dolphins maneuver I recall seeing as a young kid of football fandom,,, I don't believe the terminology of a 'dropkick' & a punt the ball away on any offensive down are meshing in the meaningful aspects of understanding, now! A high arched pooch kick within 20-30 yards, stands a surprisingly good chance of the kicking team recovering in the ensuing confusion of Slack jawed D.B.'S,,, I never did believe it was a " free ball" like the concept of any onsides kick

 

[Melonfeud]

Ya,know? Should #72 hike the ball directly to our #38 in the backfield of our offensive formation and he
' drop- kicks' it as he slides to the left or right 5 yards laterally ,that's an NFL ' DROP KICK as compared to a PUNT from my accrued observations of the game

 

[Bohuntr97]

Like I implied in that response to our fellow member & friend furboy , my admired tribal member of the string pulling clan of bye-bye $22 in 220 ft per second +,,, of the archaic projectile lobber tribe,,, it's such a rarity to witness ,as I'm thinking it was either a Commanders or dolphins maneuver I recall seeing as a young kid of football fandom,,, I don't believe the terminology of a 'dropkick' & a punt the ball away on any offensive down are meshing in the meaningful aspects of understanding, now! A high arched pooch kick within 20-30 yards, stands a surprisingly good chance of the kicking team recovering in the ensuing confusion of Slack jawed D.B.'S,,, I never did believe it was a " free ball" like the concept of any onsides kick

Not a problem! I honestly didn't know if it buried in the new rule changes regarding kicking. Most DB's are taught to immediately call for a fair catch if they see a punt on third. It's probably a risk/reward thing depending on distance for the O. The vid I posted was 3rd and 8, so it worked. If it was 3rd and 20 there's going to be a lot of DB's planted 20 yards away.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

You got me curious and I had some time so I looked into it. Here's probably your answer:

"No defensive player may run into or rough a kicker who kicks from behind the line unless such contact:"

"3. occurs during a quick kick or rugby-style kick"

https://operations.nfl.com/the-rules/nfl-video-rulebook/roughing-or-running-into-the-kicker/

Basically the kicker would get creamed every time with no possibility of a penalty.

Yeah, that's certainly possible.