Penalty Enforcement

B1 holds A1 during an unsuccessful try.  A's captain wants to accept the penalty and replay of the down but wishes to decline the distance penalty because A's kicker is more comfortable kicking from the previous distance.





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Ruling:  This is a legal request.  The distance penalty for any foul may be declined.  However, loss of down or automatic first-down provisions cannot be declined.(10.1.1B)Casebook