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When and why did was competing for a punted ball forbidden?
In modern rugby -- and Canadian gridiron football as well -- players in an onside position are allowed to chase down and field a punt kicked by their own team. However, I understand that in the American verson of the sport this practise is forbidden. Does anyone know when and why this rule was adopted?
Edit -- yes, a couple of you have misinterpreted the question. In rugby and Canadian football it is legal for the team which kicked the ball to run downfield and field their own kick, keeping possession while improving their field position. It's still a common tactic in rugby called an "up-and-under" or sometimes a "grubber" kick.
The tactic used to be used in American football as part of a quick-kick play. But at some point they altered the rule so that the non-kicking team must first at least touch the ball before play can continue. When and why?
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- BrackusStudleyLv 49 years agoFavorite Answer
No guys I think he's saying why can't the team who kicked/punted the ball catch it themselves.
Anyway, to the asker: IDK why they really did that.I guess to prevent teams from just kicking it every time. But if the team receiving the punt touches the ball, it becomes live and the team who kicked it and get it and score. It's called a "muffed punt".
The ball in the video touches the guys leg, although the view isn't great.
Here's what it looks like:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuocDJvpXO0
- 9 years ago
Idk when but Punters have gotten very good at kicking the ball high to allow time for the defense to get there before it touches the ground. This endagers the kick returner which is why we have the Fair Catch rule. If the defense could go after the ball like the offense it would be too dangerous.
