Punter (gridiron football)
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A punter in gridiron football is a special teams player who receives the snapped ball directly from the line of scrimmage and then punts the football to the opposing team so as to limit any field posi
Shane Lechler of the Oakland Raiders punts the ball in November 2008.
Andy Lee punting for the 49ers
Chicago Bears punter Brad Maynard (#4) holds for placekicker Robbie Gould.
Pat O'Dea was a punter and fullback for Wisconsin.
Placekicker
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In gridiron football, the placekicker, more commonly known as kicker, is the player responsible for attempts at scoring field goals and extra points. In most cases, the placekicker also serves as the
Punter (gridiron football)
…the ball on fake field goal attempts and fake punts. Many punters also double duty as kickoff specialists because most punters have been at one point placekickers as well, and some, such as Craig Hentrich, have filled in as worthy backup placekickers. Brett Maher played as placekicker and punter for the Nebraska…
Connor Barth, a placekicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, kicks a field goal
An amateur placekicker attempts to kick a field goal.
Cameron Dicker, the most accurate placekicker in NFL history.
An example of a "straight on" style kick – Cleveland Browns kicker Lou Groza practices alongside Tommy James as holder