Does the clock start on first touching by K (the kicking team)?

In football, the rules regarding when the game clock starts after certain events can be quite specific. In the case of the kickoff, the clock does not start until the ball is legally in play. Specifically, the clock does not begin on first touching by the kicking team (K) because first touching does not constitute a legal play, or "in play" status for the ball.

The game clock starts in different situations, but when it comes to a kickoff that is touched by the kicking team without it being advanced or recovered by the receiving team, the play is considered dead at that moment. Hence, the clock remains stopped until the next legal play occurs, such as a legal kick, a reception by the receiving team, or after a touchback situation.

In summary, the correct understanding of the scenario is that the clock does not start until a valid advancement or recovery occurs after the ball is touched. This is why the answer indicating that the clock does not start on first touching is correct.