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Who initially carries the ball in a spread option offense?
The ball is initially held by one of the linebackers in a spread option offense before being passed off to the quarterback at the snap. The purpose of the spread offense is to open up both passing and running options as you spread your options out across the field.
Can linebackers move before ball is snapped?
Yes, as long as they dont cross over the neutral zone
What is it when the center passes the ball to the quarterback?
A Hike or Snap Is when the center hands the ball to the quarterback.
A hiked ball that is handled or dropped by the quarterback is a what?
The transfer of the ball from the center to the quarterback is called a 'snap'.
What is when the center sends the ball to the quarterback?
it is called a hike or a snap
Can a defensive player swat at the ball when being snap by the center?
yes
Does a hiking of the ball in football have to travel through the legs or can it be handed to the QB over the side of the center's body?
The ball can be snapped under the legs or the center can do a legal snap called a side snap. This is where the center picks up the ball, turns around, and hands it to the quarterback
Can nose guard slap at ball at the snap to cause a fumble?
The nose guard cannot slap at the ball to cause a fumble.
Is encroachment a dead ball foul?
Yes. Encroachment is when a defensive player makes contact with an offensive player before the snap of the ball.
If you snap the ball before the game is over do you get to finish the play?
Yes. As long as there is one second left when the ball is snapped, the play counts.
Does the running back snap the ball to the quarterback?
He can do either. He can run with the ball, hand it off, or (as long as he's behind the line of scrimmage) pass it.
In football what is a side snap?
A standard snap, the center quickly places the ball in-between his legs to the quarterback. A side snap, although extremely rare, is a legal play where the center snaps the ball around his side.
