Fouls during a Scoring Play

Late in the game R is trailing by 9 points as K prepares to punt from its 4-yard line.  During the kick, K2 holds R4 in th end zone.  R5 returns the punt for a touchdown.




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Ruling: R may (a) accept the penalty, score the safety and have K free-kick from it's 20-yard line; or (b) decline the penalty and accept the results of the play, which would be a touchdown.(10.5.3D)Casebook