olinecoach Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Am I correct in thinking that a missed FG is no different at the HS level than a punt? If it crosses the goal line its a touchback, if it does not it can be returned/downed like a punt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 EricFeller Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 minute ago, olinecoach said: Am I correct in thinking that a missed FG is no different at the HS level than a punt? If it crosses the goal line its a touchback, if it does not it can be returned/downed like a punt? Yes. It's been discussed here before. Most coaches won't do it because the coverage downfield isn't as good as a Punt Formation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Impartial_Observer Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 20 minutes ago, olinecoach said: Am I correct in thinking that a missed FG is no different at the HS level than a punt? If it crosses the goal line its a touchback, if it does not it can be returned/downed like a punt? It is a scrimmage kick just like a punt, and treated the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 JustRules Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I've always heard there are more things that can go wrong with a snap to a holder and placing it for a kick than snap to a punter. You also have a lower trajectory since the ball leaves the foot at a lower point and you are also closer to the line of scrimmage. Plus if you are doing this on a long FG your kicker will likely kick it lower. I haven't had one yet, but I waiting for the short kick that roles dead at the B2 yard line and they are shocked when they bring their offense out thinking they get the ball at the 20 when it's the 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Impartial_Observer Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 21 minutes ago, JustRules said: I've always heard there are more things that can go wrong with a snap to a holder and placing it for a kick than snap to a punter. You also have a lower trajectory since the ball leaves the foot at a lower point and you are also closer to the line of scrimmage. Plus if you are doing this on a long FG your kicker will likely kick it lower. I haven't had one yet, but I waiting for the short kick that roles dead at the B2 yard line and they are shocked when they bring their offense out thinking they get the ball at the 20 when it's the 2. Been there done that, only it was about the 6" mark. Ball was dead, I don't think anyone knew what to do, BJ finally just blew it dead. It did turn into a great story though. Suffice to say by the time it was all over, the coach thought I was a walking rule book. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Irishman Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Saw a coach at a small school in Wisconsin talk about this at a clinic a few years ago. It came down to the fact that their place kicker was far better than anyone who could punt. It does look funny lining up on your own 20 to kick a FG. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 CoachJackson Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 18 hours ago, Impartial_Observer said: It is a scrimmage kick just like a punt, and treated the same way. So then a Field Goal that goes out of bounds at anywhere outside of the End Zone would be the spot where the opposing offense takes over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Impartial_Observer Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, CoachJackson said: So then a Field Goal that goes out of bounds at anywhere outside of the End Zone would be the spot where the opposing offense takes over? Yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Am I correct in thinking that a missed FG is no different at the HS level than a punt? If it crosses the goal line its a touchback, if it does not it can be returned/downed like a punt?
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