Yardage lines are considered part of the forward zone. If a punt is to be made, the team punting must announce it before the down starts. After the announcement, the punt must actually be made, and neither team may move until after the ball has been punted. Defensive and offensive teams must have 4 players on the line of scrimmage until the punt is made. After receiving the ball the punter must put the ball in play within 5 seconds.
Quick kicks are illegal.
The defensive team may not build a pyramid or support each other in any manner in order to block or attempt to block a kick. The ball may be snapped between the legs or to the side of the snapper. The player who receives the snap must be at least 2 yards behind the offensive scrimmage line. It is defensive pass interference if an eligible receiver is deflagged prior to touching the ball on a forward pass attempt During the interval between downs, when 2 or more consecutive encroachments are committed by the same team, the penalty will be 10 yards for the second encroachment foul. The offensive team must have a minimum of four players on the line of scrimmage.