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Is it legal in American football for a defensive player to hit an offensive player in the back?
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∙ 13y ago
yes, it's call clipping or block in the back
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What trophies are awarded in American football?
There are many trophies givin in American football let us go down the list .The lombardi trophy- it is givin to the mvp of the winning team of the super bowl .MVP of the year- givin to the most valuable player of the year .Rookie of the year- givin to the best rookie of the year .Offensive player of the year- givin to the best offensive player of the year .Defensive player of the year- givin to the best defensive player of the year .Offensive rookie of the year- best offensive rookie of the year .Defensive rookie of the year- best defensive player of the year
What is it called when a defensive player catches an offensive pass in football?
interception
What happens when an offensive player charges a defensive player already in stance but the defensive player doesn't fall down is this a foul on the offensive player or a foul on the defensive?
This is a foul on the offensive player. The defensive player does not have to fall down in order to get a charge called
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.
Who was the greatest defensive football player?
Type your answer here... Dick Butkus was the greatest defensive football player
What is an offensive lineman?
In the game of American football, an offensive lineman is a player who is primarily responsible for blocking.
Is a charge a foul on an offensive or defensive player?
offensive
What position in football is an ROV?
In American football, a "rover" is a defensive player who "roves" from linebacker to defensive back, or roves from cornerback to safety in the defensive bakefield. The rover has no fixed position. The abbreviation ROV stands for ROVER.
Whose the line offensive player in the chargers that is hispanic?
American Football...
What is the term in American football for when a defensive player catches a pass from the opossing teams forward pass?
The term for defensive player catching opposing team's pass is an interception.
Explain off side in a football game?
This happens when when a defensive player runs across the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped. The offensive line can not flinch to make the defensive player run offsides.
Does the offense get a first down on an offsides penalty in football?
When the defensive player moves over the line of scrimage and touches an offensive player before the ball is hiked. It's when a defensive player moves over the line of scrimage before the ball is snapped. If he touches an offensive player it's known as encroachment.
