As you may already know, NFL have changed kickoff rules in 2018.
\n\nMain diffrences are below.
\n- Most of the return team is confined to a “setup zone”
\n- No wedge blocks
\n- No blocking in the first 15 yards
\n- No need to kneel
So, you can say that these are not worth proposing for rule modifications. (but can improve them partly)\n=> [Edited] This is not true as Kevin Yang pointed out below: you can say that these are worth thinking of.
\n\nCheck the following articles for detail:
\n- https://www.sbnation.com/2018/5/22/17369774/nfl-kickoff-rule-change-explained
\n- https://www.sbnation.com/2018/9/6/17824532/kickoff-rule-changes-nfl-explained-onside-return
And, if you know some helpful references or have basic but useful information, please share them for everyone who don't have enough knowledge on NFL like me! :)
", "messages": [ { "id": "433456", "postDate": "12/05/2018 05:11:55", "content": "As you may already know, NFL have changed kickoff rules in 2018.
\n\nMain diffrences are below.
\n- Most of the return team is confined to a “setup zone”
\n- No wedge blocks
\n- No blocking in the first 15 yards
\n- No need to kneel
So, you can say that these are not worth proposing for rule modifications. (but can improve them partly)\n=> [Edited] This is not true as Kevin Yang pointed out below: you can say that these are worth thinking of.
\n\nCheck the following articles for detail:
\n- https://www.sbnation.com/2018/5/22/17369774/nfl-kickoff-rule-change-explained
\n- https://www.sbnation.com/2018/9/6/17824532/kickoff-rule-changes-nfl-explained-onside-return
And, if you know some helpful references or have basic but useful information, please share them for everyone who don't have enough knowledge on NFL like me! :)
", "rawMarkdown": "As you may already know, NFL have changed **kickoff** rules in 2018. \n\nMain diffrences are below. \n- Most of the return team is confined to a [“setup zone”](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/sites/csnne/files/styles/article_hero_image/public/2018/06/07/oc_2018_kickoff_proposal_0517181526594258171_7000k_1920x1080_1236381763687.jpg?itok=5A2584ob) \n- No [wedge blocks](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qfufqIoTUk) \n- No blocking in the first 15 yards \n- No need to [kneel](https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--4wvIN6If--/c_scale,f_auto,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/b52vb0qgtdaxrkhpeuzc.jpg) \n\nSo, you can say that these are not worth proposing for rule modifications. (but can improve them partly)\n=> *[Edited] This is not true as Kevin Yang [pointed out](https://www.kaggle.com/c/NFL-Punt-Analytics-Competition/discussion/73715#435267) below: you can say that these **are** worth thinking of.*\n\nCheck the following articles for detail: \n- https://www.sbnation.com/2018/5/22/17369774/nfl-kickoff-rule-change-explained \n- https://www.sbnation.com/2018/9/6/17824532/kickoff-rule-changes-nfl-explained-onside-return \n\nThese are for kickoffs, which is a different thing than punts.
", "rawMarkdown": "These are for kickoffs, which is a different thing than punts.", "votes": null }, { "id": "435411", "postDate": "12/08/2018 02:12:43", "content": "Oh, I misunderstood. I confused kickoffs and punts. Thanks for your great help. You saved me from trying to solve different problems!
\n\n(Punts are like this)
", "rawMarkdown": "Oh, I misunderstood. I confused kickoffs and punts. Thanks for your great help. You saved me from trying to solve different problems!\n\n(Punts are like [this](https://www.google.co.jp/search?q=nfl+punt&client=safari&hl=ja-jp&prmd=vin&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjx14rSlo_fAhXHzbwKHTtXA1kQ_AUoAnoECAwQAg&biw=375&bih=635))", "votes": null }, { "id": "436573", "postDate": "12/10/2018 14:51:47", "content": "Hey thanks for posting this Tak, it should be noted that while Kickoffs are different than Punts, I think what they're going for with this competition is to seek SIMILAR rule changes to those that they implemented for the kickoff (i.e. reduce chance of concussions) and serve as a good reference I think.
", "rawMarkdown": "Hey thanks for posting this Tak, it should be noted that while Kickoffs are different than Punts, I think what they're going for with this competition is to seek SIMILAR rule changes to those that they implemented for the kickoff (i.e. reduce chance of concussions) and serve as a good reference I think.", "votes": null }, { "id": "436600", "postDate": "12/10/2018 16:07:57", "content": "Thanks for the clarification!
", "rawMarkdown": "Thanks for the clarification!", "votes": null }, { "id": "436903", "postDate": "12/11/2018 04:58:50", "content": "Thanks for your comment. I think you are right. :)
", "rawMarkdown": "Thanks for your comment. I think you are right. :)", "votes": null } ], "comments": [ { "id": 435267, "author_name": "kevinyang2", "author_url": "", "post_date": "12/07/2018 19:13:49", "content": "These are for kickoffs, which is a different thing than punts.
", "votes": null, "replies": [ { "id": 435411, "author_name": "takaishikawa", "author_url": "", "post_date": "12/08/2018 02:12:43", "content": "Oh, I misunderstood. I confused kickoffs and punts. Thanks for your great help. You saved me from trying to solve different problems!
\n\n(Punts are like this)
", "votes": null, "replies": [] }, { "id": 436600, "author_name": "guitargirl", "author_url": "", "post_date": "12/10/2018 16:07:57", "content": "Thanks for the clarification!
", "votes": null, "replies": [] } ] }, { "id": 436573, "author_name": "cuberti", "author_url": "", "post_date": "12/10/2018 14:51:47", "content": "Hey thanks for posting this Tak, it should be noted that while Kickoffs are different than Punts, I think what they're going for with this competition is to seek SIMILAR rule changes to those that they implemented for the kickoff (i.e. reduce chance of concussions) and serve as a good reference I think.
", "votes": null, "replies": [ { "id": 436903, "author_name": "takaishikawa", "author_url": "", "post_date": "12/11/2018 04:58:50", "content": "Thanks for your comment. I think you are right. :)
", "votes": null, "replies": [] } ] } ], "raw_markdown_by_id": { "433456": "As you may already know, NFL have changed **kickoff** rules in 2018. \n\nMain diffrences are below. \n- Most of the return team is confined to a [“setup zone”](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/sites/csnne/files/styles/article_hero_image/public/2018/06/07/oc_2018_kickoff_proposal_0517181526594258171_7000k_1920x1080_1236381763687.jpg?itok=5A2584ob) \n- No [wedge blocks](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qfufqIoTUk) \n- No blocking in the first 15 yards \n- No need to [kneel](https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--4wvIN6If--/c_scale,f_auto,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/b52vb0qgtdaxrkhpeuzc.jpg) \n\nSo, you can say that these are not worth proposing for rule modifications. (but can improve them partly)\n=> *[Edited] This is not true as Kevin Yang [pointed out](https://www.kaggle.com/c/NFL-Punt-Analytics-Competition/discussion/73715#435267) below: you can say that these **are** worth thinking of.*\n\nCheck the following articles for detail: \n- https://www.sbnation.com/2018/5/22/17369774/nfl-kickoff-rule-change-explained \n- https://www.sbnation.com/2018/9/6/17824532/kickoff-rule-changes-nfl-explained-onside-return \n\n![“setup zone”](\"https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/sites/csnne/files/styles/article_hero_image/public/2018/06/07/oc_2018_kickoff_proposal_0517181526594258171_7000k_1920x1080_1236381763687.jpg?itok=5A2584ob\"){kind=link}
![kneel](\"https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--4wvIN6If--/c_scale,f_auto,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/b52vb0qgtdaxrkhpeuzc.jpg\"){kind=link}