punt. Instead of this, he may choose to give the ball to one of his
own side for a "scrimmage." The scrimmage is governed by special
rules.

If the catcher chooses to kick, he must drive the ball at least ten
yards, unless stopped by one of the other side.

A player is said to be "on side" when he is not between the ball and
the opponent's goal, or is where the ball touches an opponent. When a
ball goes out of bounds, it is called going "into touch." In such
case, a player is sent to bring it back to the place where it crossed
the line. A member of the side that sent the ball out of bounds puts
it again into play.

When a player carriers the ball across one of the end lines he obtains
what is called a "touch-down."

Any player on this side may now take out the ball; he makes a mark as
he walks by twisting his heel. When he has reached a point that suits,
he places the ball for one of his own side to kick. The other side
meanwhile retires to its own goal line.

When the ball has been carried to within kicking distance of the goal,
the question of the kind of kick needed is often a question for
deliberation.

At any time a player may carry the ball across his own goal line, and
touch it down there for safety. This counts two points for the other
side, or instead the side may take the ball out twenty-five yards for
a kick-out.