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What line does the quarter back have to stand behind to throw the ball?
The quarterback can only make a forward pass from behind the line of scrimmage. A lateral pass may be made from anywhere.
Can you run past the line flick it back and throw it?
No. Once the ball has crossed the line of scrimmage it can only be lateraled backwards. A forward lateral will result in a penalty and loss of downs.
Is it legal to pass to the running back and then the running back passes to a wide receiver?
Only one forward pass is allowed per play where there is no limit to the number of lateral passes per play (a lateral pass being one that travels parallel or backwards to the line of scrimmage). If the pass to the running back is a lateral pass, the running back is allowed to throw a forward pass to the receiver. If the pass to the running back is a forward pass, the running back is not allowed to throw a forward pass to the receiver.
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.
How far can a quarter back throw the football?
Tothe field goal
A quarterback take the ball from the line of scrimmage back 16 yards then throws it 40 yards forward what is the balls displacement?
The displacement would be 24 yards from the line of scrimmage. The distance traveled would be 56 yards.
Longest throw in quarterback challenge?
Kerry Joseph with a 70 yard throw in the Damon Allen Quarter Back Challenge.
Where do quarterbacks get their name?
A quarter mean 1/4 of something. Thus there are four diffenent backs on offense. Quarterback, Fullback, Running Back, and Halfback.
Was joe Montana the only quarter back to throw the football from end zone to end zone?
No
Is it illegal to toss the ball underhand in a forward direction?
yes you can Brett favre has done it numerous times If it is the first forward pass or a lateral, yes. There is no difference (in the rules) between passing overhand or underhand.
Can a quarterback go for a pass after handing the ball off to a running back or wide receiver?
If a quarterback and the entire ball are in front of the line of scrimmage then a forward pass can no longer be thrown but a lateral is still a legal play. However, by the act of crossing the line of scrimmage, the quarterback does not lose the right to throw a forward pass as long as after crossing the line scrimmage, the ball returns behind and is thrown from behind the line scrimmage.
What is the penalty called when a quarter back passes the line of scrimige and throws the ball?
illegal forward pass
