This is #3 in a series covering football’s original 61 rules adopted by the Intercollegiate Football Association in 1876. One rule is reviewed each Friday. IFA rules #1 and #2 covered the dropkick and place kick, both occurring after the ball touches the ground, while the punt happens before the leather meets the dirt.
Today's Tidbit… 1876 IFA Rule #3: Punt
Today's Tidbit… 1876 IFA Rule #3: Punt
Today's Tidbit… 1876 IFA Rule #3: Punt
This is #3 in a series covering football’s original 61 rules adopted by the Intercollegiate Football Association in 1876. One rule is reviewed each Friday. IFA rules #1 and #2 covered the dropkick and place kick, both occurring after the ball touches the ground, while the punt happens before the leather meets the dirt.