Offside Number 76 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I remember the Rackers attempt. I don't believe that the kicker may use a tee, as some have suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Teh Wikipedia link said the kicker could kick with a person holding the ball or "drop kick" the ball. Is a drop kick a punt? Could Moorman then punt us a field goal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Teh Wikipedia link said the kicker could kick with a person holding the ball or "drop kick" the ball. Is a drop kick a punt? Could Moorman then punt us a field goal? Maybe, but a drop kick has to bounce off the turf before being kicked. Has Moorman ever tried that in practice? PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I don't believe that the kicker may use a tee, as some have suggested. The previously posted link to the official 2010 NFL rulebook confirms that no tee can be used on any field goal attempt, including the "fair catch kick" variety. "Article 4 No Tee. An artificial or manufactured tee shall not be permitted to assist in the execution of a field goal." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Its a weird little rule but if you get a bad punt with no time left you could fair catch the ball and request a free kick. Basically you have the right to kick a field goal off a tee directly after you fair catch a punt. Its rarely used but hey its something you can try especially towards the end of the half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defend Greece Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 pretty sure rackets kicked one off a tee a few years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Maybe, but a drop kick has to bounce off the turf before being kicked. Has Moorman ever tried that in practice? PTR I'd be curious to learn more. Allegedly the saints punter, morestead has hit 60+ in practice if memory serves. What's range on a drop kick? Also, even with a holder, you don't have to clear guys jumping at the line so you can really line drive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Maybe, but a drop kick has to bounce off the turf before being kicked. Has Moorman ever tried that in practice? PTR Not sure about that, Promo. When we were kids playing playground football yes. But here's video of Flutie's dropkick. It doesn't look to me like the ball hits the ground. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Jsz-fSNd4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beautiful East Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) Like the drop goal, this is one of the nifty little rudiments left from the time when everything was rugby. Actually, a tremendously interesting field of study. Rugby still does feature free kicks and drop goals on a regular basis. One reason the drop kick is tried so rarely in football is the shape of the ball which has proven to be rather prohibitive to such undertakings. The rugby ball has rounder ends. Edited October 26, 2011 by The Beautiful East Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Not sure about that, Promo. When we were kids playing playground football yes. But here's video of Flutie's dropkick. It doesn't look to me like the ball hits the ground. youtube.com/watch?v=P0Jsz-fSNd4 I think it touched, but barely. Otherwise why not just punt it? I think he timed it to hit soft and kick before it could pick up any odd bounces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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