Bizarre NFL/High School rule

[couch 'em]

Apparently not legal in college, but in the NFL/High School you can get a free field goal (or drop kick) attempt after a fair catch. This is done from a kickoff formation with the defense 10 yards back, minimum. Last tried in 2005, last successful in 1968.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_catch_kick

[J.T.supporta]

Apparently not legal in college, but in the NFL/High School you can get a free field goal (or drop kick) attempt after a fair catch. This is done from a kickoff formation with the defense 10 yards back, minimum. Last tried in 2005, last successful in 1968.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_catch_kick

nice to know. can you tell me how you came upon this info?

[White Helmet]

uhmm common knowledge. Most often seen at the end of the first half.

[bagice]

You hear the NFL announcers talk about it every now and then and teams are aware in that you try and punt out of bounds at the end of a half/game when you are deep in your own territory so as not to give a fair catch opportunity.

Suprised it hasn't been used more, considering you can get a full running start like a kickoff and don't have to worry about a snap and placement.

Last one attempted was by the Titans in 2005 and last one to be successful was in 1968.

[SMU Hockey 2010]

uhmm common knowledge. Most often seen at the end of the first half.

Not common to me.

[ponyboy]

Me either. Never heard of it.

[White Helmet]

uhmm common knowledge. Most often seen at the end of the first half.

Not common to me.

Then you are not very tuned in to the football rules.

[mrydel]

I hear the NFL guys talking about it all the time nearing halftime usually, but I have never seen it used. I am surprised to learn it is not applicable to college. I thought it was and have long wanted Morstead to take advantage of it with his strong leg.