That was because of the penalty, not because it was a free kick

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Dec 20, 2024
9:28:49am

SalmonOfCapistrano All-American

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SalmonOfCapistrano

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What is special about a free kick?

NanoFab Coug

9:21am

From the spot of the ball

SD_UTE

9:23am

Miss still turns over the ball?

NanoFab Coug

9:24am

Yes

SD_UTE

9:25am

But the only time you ever see one attempted is at the end of the half

SD_UTE

9:26am

Seems like it would make sense to try one at the end of regulation if the

rainorsnow

12:36pm

Sure, but guess how many times that exact scenario you describe has happened

Ghost of Peanut

12:51pm

All kickoff rules apply except you get 3 pts if it goes thru the uprights

Ghost of Peanut

9:27am

And no tee, in the NFL

fredgarvin

9:38am

No defense to block the FG attempt

ordinary tri guy

9:23am

The opposing team pretty much can't play defense on such kicks.

Ghost of Peanut

9:26am

That was because of the penalty, not because it was a free kick

SalmonOfCapistrano

9:28am

Nope, looked it up last night after somebody else indicated this was the case.

Ghost of Peanut

9:31am

It's uncontested. Kicker can take their time and not worry about a block

Skeptical Optimist

9:27am

It's a remnant of rugby. What we saw last night is a regular occurrence in rugby. Penalty awarded, team has option to

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