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In CFL football, a player is considered down when they are touched by an opponent while on the ground, or if they fall to the ground without being contacted by an opponent. Additionally, if a player with the ball's knee or any part of their body other than the feet touches the ground, they are also considered down. The play is whistled dead at that moment.
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When is a player considered down in football?
A player is considered down in football when any part of their body, other than their hands or feet, touches the ground while in possession of the ball.
When is a football player considered down on the field?
A football player is considered down on the field when any part of their body, other than their hands or feet, touches the ground while in possession of the ball.
When is a player considered down in college football?
A player is considered down in college football when any part of their body, other than their hands or feet, touches the ground while in possession of the ball.
How do you player of football player?
The goal of football is to move the ball down the field and into the end zone for a touchdown.
When is the ball or player considered down in NFL football?
The runner is considered down when either a: His forward progress stops or b: any part of his body other than his foot or hand touches the ground AND he is touched by a player of an opposing team. There is no "down by contact" in college football. That's only in the pros. When a college player goes down he cannot get up and continue running, period. He does not have to be touched by an opposing player to be considered down.
Is a college football player down only if his knee touches the ground?
No ... if the shoulder, elbow, forearm, or wrist touch the ground the ball carrier is also considered down.
When a player loses control of the ball in football and falls down is called?
fumble
In football if you are down on another player are you down?
It depends. If your knee is touching the ground, or if the ball is, you are considered "down by contact". If both the ball and your knee are off the ground, you are still able to get up and run. (This has happened numerous times with players falling over an opposing player, landing on their feet and continuing on)
Can you carry a football player backwards for loss?
no because once the football player has lost all of his forward momentum the refree will mark the ball down there.
Where is the football placed on tackles?
The ball is placed where the ball actually is (assuming the player still has "possession") when the player is down by contact or when the knee hits the ground.
In football can one offensive player call time out while another offensive player has the ball but has not been tackled?
No, a timeout can not be called until the player with the ball is down or out of bounds.
When is a ball carrier down in football?
no it is defined as follows: player is down when knee or above, or forearm or elbow is cleary on the ground.
