Punting violation

A punting violation is a violation committed by the defense. If a punt fails to go over the half-court line without bouncing first, not go out of bounds without bouncing first or being touched by a player, or must not be touched by the defense without going completely beyond the half-court line, the violation occurs.

Result of Violation:
The result of this violation would be 1 point and complete possession awarded to the offense or the opposition.