There are two separate kicks (not including punts) in football,the scrimmage kick and the on-sides kick.The scrimmage kick is also known as the kickoff. A Kickoffoccurs at the start of each half, after a team scores a touchdownor after a team scores a field goal. If the ball is kicked by TeamA towards to opponents goal, Team B, the receiving team is giventhe opportunity to catch the ball. The receiving team must be giventhe opportunity to catch the ball. If the ball goes out of boundsin the field of play on the kickoff, it is a foul. The receivingteam gains possession of the ball at the spot where the ball goesout of bounds. If the ball goes out of bounds in the end zone orhits the uprights, it is considered a touch back. The receivingteam gets the ball at the 25 yard line.If Team A opts for an On-Sides kick, the ball must travel aminimum of 10 yards. If the ball travels more than 10 yards, it isconsidered a live ball, and any team may recover. If the ball goesout of bounds, the Receiving team retains possession at the spotwhere the ball goes out of bounds.