Kicks

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

Intentional striking of the ball with the: knee, leg, or foot

Question 2

Free kick

Answer 2

Any kick that puts the ball in play to start a free kick down

Everyone but the kicker and the holder must be behind free kick line

Question 3

Scrimmage kick

Answer 3

Kick from in or behind the neutral zone, during a scrimmage down (place kick, punt, drop kick)

Question 4

Kickoff

Answer 4

Free kick that puts the ball in play after a try, successful FG, or to start the half

Can be a place kick or drop kick

Question 5

Drop kick

Answer 5

Dropped on ground then kicked

Question 6

Place kick

Answer 6

Ball is in a fixed position on the ground or a kicking tee

Can be used as a scrimmage kick, kickoff, a free kick following a fair catch or safety

Question 7

Punt

Answer 7

Drop the ball and kick it before it hits the ground

Question 8

Illegal kick

Answer 8

Non scrimmage kick or free kick

Question 9

Muff

Answer 9

Touching of a LOOSE BALL by a player successfully aiming to gain possession