scrim*mage kick
What Is The Definition Of Scrimmage Kick In Football?
1. A scrimmage kick is a kick made from behind the line of scrimmage. It can be a punt, a drop kick, or a field goal place kick. If the ball crosses the line of scrimmage, the receiving team can catch or recover the kick and play continues (like a normal punt return). If the kicking team catches or recovers the kick beyond the line of scrimmage, the ball cannot be advanced and the play is dead. If the kicking team catches or recovers the kick before it crosses the line of scrimmage, play continues as if the kick never happened (allowing the kicking team to advance the ball).
If an illegal scrimmage kick is made, a penalty of five yards and the loss of a down is assessed.
Examples Of How Scrimmage Kick Is Used In Commentary
1. The scrimmage kick barely went a few yards, so Ertz has recovered it and attempted to pass it up the field.
Sport The Term Is Used:
1. Football