Punt (football)

A punt in football is when the ball is kicked without letting it hit the ground first — in contrast to a drop kick.

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It is a play in Canadian football and American football in which the football is kicked downfield to the opposing team.

Related Topics:
Canadian football - American football

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If an offensive team has the ball too far away from the end zone to attempt a field goal, and is facing a fourth down (or a third down in Canadian football), and too far away from the first down marker, they may choose to punt the ball.

Related Topics:
Offensive team - End zone - Field goal - Down

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This involves kicking the ball from a standing position after it has been snapped (usually a long snap). The purpose is to increase the distance that the opposing team must advance the ball in order to score a touchdown or a field goal.

Related Topics:
Snapped - Touchdown

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