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False.
This question is not asked very well as it only applies to the offense. The offense must have at least 7 players on the line of scrimmage. These can include receivers. It does not mean that the offense must have 7 linemen. Offensive players not on the line of scrimmage must be at least one yard back. The defense, on the other hand, is not required to have any players on the line of scrimmage.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y ago20, I believe
Only 7 offensive players must be on the line. The defense can line up anywhere.
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Is a 5 wide receiver formation in football legal?
Yes. As long as there are at least 7 players on the line of scrimmage, any formation is legal.
What is the penalty for an ineligible man down field?
That could mean a couple of things. On a pass play, offensive lineman (center, guard, tackle) are not allowed to cross the line of scrimmage prior to a pass crossing the line of scrimmage. This infraction is called ineligible man down field. On a punt, the only players on the punting team allowed to cross the line of scrimmage prior to the punt are the two players positioned on the end of the line. Should any other player except for those two players cross the line of scrimmage prior to the punt, the infraction is called ineligible man down field.
What is the invisible line called in football?
The "invisible" line in football is the Line of Scrimmage.The Line of Scrimmage is the line that divided the offense from the defense, which is located at the tip of the football after it has been placed on the ground, also known as spotting the ball, by the referee. The line extends from sideline to sideline. Players cannot cross the line of scrimmage until the next play begins, and if they do a penalty can be called.If the offense crosses the line of Scrimmage before the ball is snapped, the following penalties can be called:Offsides: 5 yard penalty - This penalty is almost exclusively called on the defense because if an offensive player moves across the line of scrimmage, that player is typically charged with a False Start penalty.If the Defense crosses the line of Scrimmage before the ball is snapped, the following penalties can be called:Neutral Zone Infraction: 5 Yard penaltyEncroachment: 5 yard penaltyOffsides: 5 yard penalty
What is an illegal shift in football?
In HS: On offense, there must be seven or more players lined up on the line of scrimmage when the ball is snapped. If there are less than seven offensive players on the line of scrimmage at the time the ball is snapped the penalty is called an illegal formation. (if there are more than 7, some players that would normally be eligible to be downfield for a pass are ineligible, but it is still a legal formation). In NCAA/NFL: There must be 4 players in the backfield (off the line of scrimmage) at the snap. While the two rules sound the same, the difference occurs when the offense doesn't have all 11 players on the field. In high school, it means less players in the backfield. In the upper levels, it means less players on the line of scrimmage (and it makes the job of the short-wing officials a lot easier when checking the formation). There are also some other rare/unusual rules when governing legality of formations, such as HS requires a man on the line of scrimmage on both sides of the center (usually the guard), in college and pros you need two players on both sides of the center on the line of scrimmage (usually the guard and tackle). Also, the 5 players on the line that are ineligible (the offensive lineman) must wear numbers of ineligible receivers (between 50-69). There is an exception to the player numbers on 4th down FG attempts and PATs.
What is the penelty for holding behind the line of scrimmage?
10 yards from the spot of the foul. So if the hold occurred 5 yards behind the line of scrimmage, then the penalty would be a 15 yard penalty from the previous line of scrimmage. The down would be replayed.
In American football can a defender block a receiver more than 5 yards beyond the line of scrimmage if the ball has not left the passers hand?
No, that would be defensive holding. Players get away with it a lot though.
Can the receiver get pushed after 5 yards past scrimmage line in high school football?
Yes he can be pushed on the line of scrimidge
What will a quarterback be penalized for throwing the ball if he has crossed the line of scrimmage?
The penalty for throwing a forward pass past the line of scrimmage is 5 yards and is called 'Illegal Forward Pass'. The penalty also carries a loss of down.
When a QB steps past the line of scrimmage and makes forward pass is the 5 yard penalty marked off from the line of scrimmage or from the spot where the QB made the pass from?
An Illegal forward pass is marked from the spot of the foul.
If the quarterback is 5 yards behind the line of scrimige what is that called?
When they are five yards behind the line of scrimmage they call that the SHOTGUN formation.
What occurs when the defense crosses the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped?
offsides. penialzed 5 yards
Can you have more then 7 men on the line?
YES. The Official NFL Rulebook (Rule 7, Section 2, Article 1) states: "The offensive team must have seven or more players on its line at the snap". Clearly saying that more than seven is allowed.
