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On helmet to helmet in the NFL does it apply all over the field or just behind the line of scrimmage?
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∙ 14y ago
It is not legal anywhere on the field. So, it applys all over.
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Can offensive linemen block down field right away on a pass behind the line of scrimmage?
yes
Is the distance of field goal measured from the kicking spot or the line of scrimmage?
A field goal is measured from where the ball is kicked from, not from the line of scrimmage. If Team A is kicking a field goal from the 20 yard line, the distance of the field goal would me measured as follows: Length to Goal Line: 20 Yards Length of Endzone: 10 Yards Place of Kick: 7 yards behind the line of scrimmage (typically kicks made from 6 to 7 yards behind the los) Total Distance of Field Goal: 37 yards.
In the NFL can you lateral the ball in front of the line of scrimmage?
By definition, a lateral is a pass that is thrown sideways to or behind the passer and is legal anywhere on the field, behind the line of scrimmage or beyond the line of scrimmage.
Is it true that in the NFL a placekick or dropkick doesn't have to be considered a FG attempt?
By rule, if you kick the ball during a scrimmage down, it's called a "scrimmage kick." If a scrimmage kick off the ground goes through the uprights, it's a field goal. Technically, there is no rule that defines a field goal "attempt." You don't necessarily have to "attempt" a field goal when placekicking on a scrimmage down, but if your kick doesn't go through the uprights, the same rules apply as would for a missed field goal.
How far behind the line of scrimage does a field goal kicker put the ball behind the line of scrimage?
Typically it's 7 yards. So if the line of scrimmage is on the 35 yard line then you add 7 yards for the kickers depth behind the line and then 10 yards for the depth of the endzone totaling in a 52 yard field goal.
Who is allowed to throw a forward pass in football?
Wrong choice of terminology - a Forward Pass must be made behind or in the neutral zone (the width of the ball where it is spotted for the Down) by the passer to be legal, and be caught by an eligible receiver to be complete. It can, however, be caught by an eligible receiver anywhere on the field of play, even behind the line of scrimmage.
Can you score a td on a blocked field goal attempt?
Yes either team can advance a kick that is recovered behind the line of scrimmage. When the ball is blocked the kickers can recover the ball behind the line and advance to score a touchdown rather than a field goal. The receivers can advance the kick beyond or behind the line.
When can a receiver go down field to block after a running back catches a swing pass behind the line of scrimmage?
as soon as the ball is snapped as long as the ball does not travel past the line of scrimmage in the air
What is the six letter word for an official who assists the referee?
Umpire. Not a baseball umpire. A football umpire. In football, the field officials are the referee, umpire, field judge, line judge, back judge and side judge. The referee stands behind the quarterback on the offensive side of the scrimmage line, while the umpire stands directly across the scrimmage line in the secondary of the defense.
Where do you spot the ball to kick a field goal?
Where the offense left the line of scrimmage
What does blocking mean in football?
A block down field beyond the line of scrimmage
On a field goal attempt can a team place the football down beyond the normal 7 yards in order to help prevent blocked kicks?
Yes. There is no rule specifing how far behind the line of scrimmage the kick must take place. Seven yards is usually used as it is the shortest distance behind the line of scrimmage that the kick can take place without fear of it being blocked, if the blockers do their jobs.
