Illegal Touch Kick
Definition
The ball, after the free kick, first touches a member of the kicking team prior to traveling 10 yards. This is most often seen on an onside kick where a member of the kicking team prematurely comes in contact with the ball in an attempt to recover it.
Outcome
Receiving team gets the ball as the spot of the foul.
2016 Stats
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- Teams - Per Game
- Player
- Position
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- Complete Penalty Log
- Season
By Penalty
Illegal Touch Kick penalties commited by position during the 2016 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Back | 5 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tight End | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wide Receiver | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Special Teams | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 8 | 30 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |