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Yes, a back in motion can move toward the line of scrimmage, but certain conditions apply. If the player is in motion at the snap, they must not be moving forward toward the line of scrimmage at the moment the ball is snapped; otherwise, it would be considered a penalty for illegal motion. The player can, however, be in motion laterally or backward as the play begins.
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What is a button hook pattern in football?
A pass route in which the receiver heads downfield, then quickly turns back toward the line of scrimmage.
Is illegal motion a foul at the snap?
An illegal motion penalty may be several things such as two players in motion at the time of the snap, a player in motion that stops but is not set for at least one second prior to the snap, or a player that is moving forward towards the line of scrimmage at the time of the snap. In the NFL, one player is allowed to be in motion at the time the ball is snapped to the quarterback. This player in motion must be at least one yard behind the line of scrimmage and rung parallel to or away from the line of scrimmage at the time the ball is snapped. Two players in motion at the snap are illegally SHIFTING only, not motion. (REMEMBER!! DON'T GO SCREAMING TO THE RFF!!) Players moving before the snap are considered 'shifting'. The shift doesn't end until all 11 offensive players set for 1 second (2 in HS). After the 'set' if only one player begins moving (not in a quick manner such as simulating the snap, which is a false start) and the ball is snapped, he is in motion. The rules of motion is that the player can only move side to side behind the line of scrimmage, and a back inside the tackle box can move forward while inside the tackle box, but cannot be moving forward at the snap. Therefore, an illegal motion is usually when a motion player is moving forward towards the line of scrimmage
Can a qurterback cross over the line of scrimmage on a run then turn back and cross back over and throw the ball downfield?
No, once the ball crosses the line of scrimmage, no passing plays can be made.
Who was the NFL kicker who would turn his back to the line of scrimmage?
Paul Edinger
Is it legal to drop kick beyond the line of scrimmage?
it is not legal to drop kick beyond the line of scrimmage. all you can do beyond the line of scrimmage is pitch the ball backwards.
Does a receiver in motion have to be set before the snap of the ball?
Yes, in American football, a receiver in motion must be set before the snap of the ball if they are moving towards the line of scrimmage. They must come to a complete stop and be set for at least one second before the snap. However, if the receiver is moving parallel to or away from the line of scrimmage, they can remain in motion at the time of the snap.
Is tackle of running back who receives direct snap behind line of scrimmage a sack?
yes
What is the minimal amount of players on line of scrimmage?
there must be 7 men on the line of scrimmage, no more no less
When hiking the football at what line is it?
Line of scrimmage.
How does the NFL line of scrimmage show on tv?
on tv, the line of scrimmage is usually blue and the first down line is usually yellow.
If a running back fumbles the ball and the other team recovers are the yards gained prior to the fumble counted for the running backs stats?
Yes. The running back will get credit for the number of yards past the line of scrimmage the fumble occurred. If the line of scrimmage was at the defense's 20 yard line and the fumble occurred at the defense's 14 yard line, the running back would be credited with 6 yards rushing. If the line of scrimmage was at the defense's 14 yard line and the fumble occurred at the defense's 20 yard line, the running back would be credited with -6 yards rushing.
Where does the safety position in the NFL?
this depends on the formation but usually about 15 yards back from line of scrimmage and about 15 yards from the side line
