3.4.2. SITUATION D: There are 55 seconds to go in the game when K11 punts the ball from a fourth and 10 situation. R1 catches the kick and returns 10 yards. During the down, but prior to the catch, K3 holds R2. R accepts the penalty. RULING: After enforcement, the clock starts on the ready-for-play signal unless the offended team chooses to start the clock on the snap inside the last two minutes of either half. (3-4-2b(3) Without the information as to how the ball became dead, how can we assume the clock starts on the ready. Thank you Ladies and Gents.