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I would say that your reasons are exactly right! When a player throws the ball it spins on its long axis and is intended to be caught, whereas when it is kicked the ball spins randomly (almost) and is intended just to get far! Not to be caught.
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The only thing I would add to slothmister's response is that to get the furthest out of a punt, some punters have learned how to kick a spiral. Those end up getting the furthest b/c of the better aerodynamics.
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