What are illegal blocks in football?
An illegal block in the back penalty (officially known as illegal block above the waist) is called when a player makes contact with an opposing player, who does not have the ball, above the waist from behind. There are certain exceptions to the rule where contact against an opposing player from behind is permitted.
Can a blocked punt be punted again?
Q: If a punt is blocked, then the kicking team recovers, can they punt it a second time? A: “If the ball stays behind the line of scrimmage, the punting team can recover and legally punt the ball again. They could also try to run for a first down. The punt just needs to be a legal punt by rule.”
Is it legal to block a player in the back?
Rule Summary View Official Rule Blocks an opponent (from behind) in the back above the opponent’s waist, or uses his hands or arms to push an opponent from behind in a manner that affects his movement, except in close-line play. (If either hand is on the back, it is a foul.)
Why are they fair catching kickoffs?
What is college football’s new kickoff fair-catch rule? The receiving team on a kickoff can call for a fair catch inside its own 25-yard line and have it result in a touchback. If that happens, the offense starts at the 25. The aim of the rule is to discourage kickoff returns.
Can you kick a field goal from any distance?
Yes. You can kick a field goal on any down. If you miss, and it stays in bounds it can be returned by the defending team. Otherwise, the other team either gets the ball on the 20 or from where the ball was kicked from.
Can a field goal be blocked at the crossbar?
Yes, they can. If the ball hits the goalpost it is considered dead, which is why the play did not continue. Had Hester blocked it and the ball didn’t hit the goalpost or go out of bounds, it would have been a live ball eligible for recovery.
Can you block a field goal on the way down?
Is this a blocked kick or goal tending? No. If the player bats the ball out of the air to prevent a field goal, it’s goal tending. Interestingly, if instead the player cleanly catches the ball to prevent a field goal, it’s legal.
Who is responsible for protecting the quarterback?
For a right-handed quarterback, the left tackle is charged with protecting the quarterback from being hit from behind (known as the “blind side”), and this is usually the most skilled player on the offensive line. Like a guard, the tackle may have to “pull”, on a running play, when there is a tight end on their side.
Does the offensive line protect the quarterback?
The offensive line protects the quarterback when he drops back to pass. The offensive line includes the center, two offensive guards, and two offensive tackles. These players are responsible for making sure the quarterback doesn’t get hit.