Quote from: Ed Vette on December 08, 2023, 12:31:09 PMA punt deflected by the receiving team that goes past the LOS according the Uni has to be possessed and then lose possession for the kicking team to recover the ball. So if the ball is tipped slightly and it travels 45 yards, then it hits the leg of the receiving team, the kicking team can't recover unless it was possessed and lost? I'm still not clear.If the ball comes off the punter's foot and gets past the line of scrimmage no matter who touches it behind the line of scrimmage, it belongs to the receiving team when it is downed. However, if it is dropped or touched or glances off of member of the receiving team before it is downed, it is a live ball and can be recovered by anyone including the kicking team. There is no need for full possession. The muffed punt cannot be returned after recovery, it is spotted at the spot of recovery.
If the ball never makes it past the line of scrimmage, it is treated like a fumble
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