When is a Kickoff used?

A kickoff is used at several specific moments during a game, which makes the selected choice accurate. Specifically, it occurs at the beginning of each half, signaling the start of the first and third quarters, and again after a successful field goal or after a touchdown followed by a try. This ensures that teams alternately regain possession of the ball throughout the game and creates opportunities for scoring after different plays.

The other choices are too restrictive or misinterpret the rules surrounding kickoffs. For example, asserting that a kickoff is only used at the start of the game neglects the fact that kickoffs occur at the beginning of the second half as well. Limiting the kickoff to only after a touchdown overlooks situations where teams score through field goals and still require a kickoff. Stating that a kickoff happens after every penalty is simply incorrect, as only specific types of scoring plays prompt a kickoff. Thus, choice B encompasses all the situations that correctly require a kickoff.