If you happen to tap into the kicker or punter, it's a 5 yard penalty. If you push the kicker or punter, it's a 15 yard penalty. If you almost block the kick, fall, and then the kicker chooses to put his leg down on you, you get a 5 yard penalty. WHY CAN'T KICKERS JUST BE REAL MEN. They play in the NFL. Yes, they deserve some protection, but tapping one lightly should not get you a penalty that can turn a fieldgoal into a touchdown, leading you to lose by one point.