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In gridiron football, a muffed punt is defined as "touching of the ball prior to possessing the ball.” A muffed punt occurs when there is an "uncontrolled touch" of the football by a player on the returning team after it is punted. This can occur when: The kicking team interferes with the other team's right to catch the punt
The result of a typical punt, barring any penalties or extraordinary circumstances, is a first down for the receiving team. A punt is not to be confused with a drop kick, a kick after the ball hits the ground, now rare in both American and Canadian football. The type of punt leads to different motion of the football.
The punt returner generally attempts to move the ball as far up the field as possible. Alternatively, they can signal for a fair catch or allow the ball to go into the end zone for a touchback. A receiver can also immediately punt the ball back, though this option is not used in modern football. punter
Deonte Harty's 96-yard punt return proved to be a decisive blow in the Dolphins squandering an AFC East title and shot at hosting in the NFL playoffs.
Evans, who has an undisclosed injury, is third in the SEC with an 8.4 punt return average with a long of 46. He also averages 17.5 yards on kickoff returns. Jackson had 70 return yards on 11 punts ...
The receiver’s first contribution: A 50-yard punt return that Mahomes said “put the game away” with the Chiefs leading 24-17. Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (12) returns ...
A punt is a kick in which a player drops the ball and kicks it before it hits the ground. Punts are nearly always made on fourth down (though see quick kick ), when the offensive team does not want to risk giving up the ball to the other team at its current spot on the field (through a failed attempt to make a first down) and feels it is too ...
A receiver for a punt or kick return signals a "fair catch" by waving his hand in the air before catching the ball, and running after the catch was made. The return is neutralized, and the penalty is deducted from where the receiver caught the ball. Arm raised in the air, before waving it and dropping it back down, similar to the fair catch signal