NFL-reglene åpner for at en 12. spiller kan holde ballen manuelt ved kickoff når tee ikke kan brukes, uavhengig av værforhold.

Kilde: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/rules-permit-12th-player-to-hold-ball-on-kickoffs-without-tee-regardless-of-weather