Kicking the ball

Protected scrimmage kicks (Punts)NO RUSHING FROM DEFENSE
a. Punts must be announced before the ball is ready for play. The kicking team (offensive team that is kicking the ball) must have 4 players on their line of scrimmage. Punts must be snapped from the center. The punter must be at least two yards off the line of scrimmage upon receiving the snap and must punt the ball immediately. There will be no movement by the offensive players until the ball is kicked. Penalty5 yards.
b. Defensive players may not enter the neutral zone until the ball is kicked.
c. The ball may be advanced by the receiving team after it has touched the ground. However, if the ball hits any player and then touches the ground, the ball is dead at that spot.
d. Quick kicks and fake punts are illegal.
e. Once the ball is punted, any player on the kicking team or receiving team may block the punt. If the blocked punt is caught by any kicking team player behind the line of scrimmage, they may advance the ball. The receiving team may advance the blocked punt anywhere in the field of play.