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Can you grab a player in soccer?
Yes, as long as the player is not considered tackled a defensive player may strip the ball from the ball carrier.
Can you hold onto an opponent's jersey in football?
A defensive player may hold on to a ball carrier's jersey in an attempt to tackle him. However, if a defensive player holds on the the jersey of an offensive player who does not have the ball, that would be a penalty for holding. Likewise, if an offensive player holds on to a defensive player's jersey, that would also be called holding.
Can a wide receiver tackle a defensive lineman?
Offensive players cannot tackle anyone(they can block or run down the defensive players if they're the ball carrier) unless during the play, there's change of possession(examples: interceptions, fumble recovery), any offensive player can tackle the defensive ball carrier.
Do sacks count as tackles in football?
No, sacks do not count as tackles in football. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before they can throw the ball. Tackles, on the other hand, are when a defensive player brings down the ball carrier.
What do defensive lineman do in a 7 on 7 football drill?
Tackle the ball carrier.
Can a defensive player catch a ball tipped by another defensive player?
Yes
Is a player considered down if he catches a pass falls gets up and keeps going?
In college football, once a player's knee touches the ground the play is whistled dead regardless of whether a defensive player made contact with the ball carrier. In the NFL, a defensive player must make contact with the ball carrier to have the play whistled dead. So to answer your question, in college the player is down and the play is over. In the NFL, the player is not down and the play continues.
If a fumbled ball is on the goal line and a defensive player is not in the end zone can the defensive player pick up ball and step in end zone to down ball for a touch back or would this be a safety?
yes because the player want backwards into the end zone.If the ball has broken the plane when the defensive player makes contact with the ball then its a touchback. If the ball had not broken then plane then the defensive player carried it into the endzone and is a saftey.
Can a ball carrier touch the face mask of a defensive player trying to make a tackle?
In football, a ball carrier is generally not allowed to touch or grab the face mask of a defensive player. Doing so can result in a penalty for face mask or personal foul, as it is considered a safety hazard. The rules are designed to protect players from dangerous actions that could lead to injury. Therefore, the ball carrier should avoid making any contact with the face mask of an opponent while attempting to evade a tackle.
In softball how can a runner be out?
The batter is out, if they hit a ball in the air and a defensive player catches the ball before it touches the ground, in fair or foul territory. If a defensive player has the ball in control and touches a base before the runner, the runner is out. If a defensive player has the ball in control and touches the runner with the ball in their hand or glove, the runner is out.
What is the scoring when a defensive player fields the ball and makes no play while not allowing a runner to score?
It would not be an error if the defensive player fields the ball cleanly.
If contact by a defensive player during the act of punting prevents the punter from kicking the ball with his foot is the defensive player subject to a penalty?
NO. If the kicker had possession of the ball and was unable to kick it.
