A FG attempt is the same as a punt in that they are called "Scrimmage kicks" if I am understanding correctly.

 

If you're looking for something in the rulebook that says "missed FG" you may not find it. Look for placement of a scrimmage kick. Maybe section 6?

 

I'm told it's 6-2-7.

 

Scrimmage kick is defined in 2-24-4

 

Any kick from in or behind the NZ during a scrimmage down. Place kick, punt, or drop kick may be used.

Watching Elizabethtown vs Caldwell County last night, there was a field goal attempt by Caldwell County of 47 yards. The kick didn't make it to the end zone and the ball died at the 2 yard line. In a rule not familiar to most fans and coaches at the game, when a field goal is attempted and missed, the line of scrimmage is not where the field goal attempt was made from but rather where the ball is downed or stops or in the case of the ball crossing the goal line, it is brought out to the 20 yard line. This rule seems to reward the team that kicks the field goal vs the team that made a defensive stop. Still trying to wrap my head around the concept of this rule? Doesn't make sense to me. Maybe somebody can make sense of this rule?

 

The NFHS rules are not always the same as the NFL or the College game. Think defensive pass interference. In the NFL the ball is placed (except in the case of in the end zone) where the penalty took place at but in HS, the play is a 15 yard penalty from the line of scrimmage, so in effect at times, it pays the defender to fouls the receiver advantage Defense!

 

BTW in NKy. most understand the rule, as a lot of local teams have done this for years.

Score a touchdown and this is all a moot point. :lol2:

The NFHS rules are not always the same as the NFL or the College game. Think defensive pass interference. In the NFL the ball is placed (except in the case of in the end zone) where the penalty took place at but in HS, the play is a 15 yard penalty from the line of scrimmage, so in effect at times, it pays the defender to fouls the receiver advantage Defense!

 

BTW in NKy. most understand the rule, as a lot of local teams have done this for years.

I wish more people (fans and coaches) realized that there are differences and what those differences are. I've heard a number of fans and coaches look pretty dumb yelling about a rule that either doesn't exist or is different.

I wish more people (fans and coaches) realized that there are differences and what those differences are. I've heard a number of fans and coaches look pretty dumb yelling about a rule that either doesn't exist or is different.

 

Happens in all sports. Hard for the average Joe to keep up with rule differences.

I don't even pretend to know the rules of other sports to argue them. Fans I get (though it still drives me a little nuts) but coaches. There really isn't much of an excuse there.

Happens in all sports. Hard for the average Joe to keep up with rule differences.

 

Fans yes, but I can't help but laugh when I hear a high school coach yell uncatchable and pass his hand over his head after his team is flagged for pass interference. It happens more then you'd think.

Fans yes, but I can't help but laugh when I hear a high school coach yell uncatchable and pass his hand over his head after his team is flagged for pass interference. It happens more then you'd think.

 

Another good one is when the QB is under pressure outside the pocket and launches the ball about 20 yards out of bounds nowhere near a receiver. The flag comes out for grounding and people in the crowd go nuts yelling, "BUT HE WAS OUTSIDE THE POCKET!" :ohbrother:

I wish more people (fans and coaches) realized that there are differences and what those differences are. I've heard a number of fans and coaches look pretty dumb yelling about a rule that either doesn't exist or is different.

 

Happens in all sports. Hard for the average Joe to keep up with rule differences.

 

Count me in this group.

That's a dumb rule IMO. Might as well line up for a field goal every time. If a returner goes back, switch to a punting formation. If not, kick it like a kick off and go down it.

 

Another rule I dislike is that it's a dead ball if a kickoff goes in the end zone at all. I would like to see players have a choice to take a knee or return it.

Another good one is when the QB is under pressure outside the pocket and launches the ball about 20 yards out of bounds nowhere near a receiver. The flag comes out for grounding and people in the crowd go nuts yelling, "BUT HE WAS OUTSIDE THE POCKET!" :ohbrother:

 

Happened Friday night in the NewCath/Holy Cross game, and the Breds got burnt.

That's a dumb rule IMO. Might as well line up for a field goal every time. If a returner goes back, switch to a punting formation. If not, kick it like a kick off and go down it.

 

Another rule I dislike is that it's a dead ball if a kickoff goes in the end zone at all. I would like to see players have a choice to take a knee or return it.

 

Agree 100%, but I think it's in place for safety concerns, but I could be wrong.

Agree 100%, but I think it's in place for safety concerns, but I could be wrong.

 

I imagine that was the thinking on that rule but I don't care for it. I like kickoff returns but they are dangerous so I understand

Another good one is when the QB is under pressure outside the pocket and launches the ball about 20 yards out of bounds nowhere near a receiver. The flag comes out for grounding and people in the crowd go nuts yelling, "BUT HE WAS OUTSIDE THE POCKET!" :ohbrother:

 

We saw this against your team in 2003. Our JR QB thought the NFL rule was in place. Killed an important drive.

I have a rule situation question that I still can't wrap my brain around. You have a team punting the football. It's 4th down and 15. The denfense blocks the punt and the ball goes forward maybe 10 yards and the offense team attempts to pick up the ball and return it is but never gains possession meaning the ball ends up rolling on the ground and say the punting team jumps on the ball. Obvious the ball did not even cross the first down point in the first place as 15 yards would have been needed and then the ball rolls 1-2 yards before being recovered. Would this not be treated as a downed punt? How would it even be possible for the punting team to have ball in this situation as the defense already touched ball because it was blocked.