The National Federation has changed the rule on low blocking in the free blocking zone. So, it may be useful to review that rule, just to get everyone current.
The free blocking zone (FBZ) is an area that extends laterally 4 yds. to either side of the snap, and 3 yds behind both the offensive and defensive lines of scrimmage. A player is considered to be in the FBZ if any part of his body is in the FBZ at the snap.
Blocking in the back is permitted in the FBZ when the following conditions are met:
The block is by an offensive player
The blocker is on the offensive line of scrimmage at the snap and within the FBZ
The defender being blocked is in the FBZ at the snap
The ball has not left the FBZ
Blocking below the waist is permitted in the FBZ when the following conditions are met:
Both the players are in the FBZ at the snap
Both the players are on their respective lines of scrimmage at the snap
The block occurs in the FBZ immediately at the snap.
Important points:
Only offensive players can block in the back.
Either offensive or defensive players can block low.
Although offensive players can block in the back, and either side can block below the waist, no one can clip.
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The National Federation has changed the rule on low blocking in the free blocking zone. So, it may be useful to review that rule, just to get everyone current.
The free blocking zone (FBZ) is an area that extends laterally 4 yds. to either side of the snap, and 3 yds behind both the offensive and defensive lines of scrimmage. A player is considered to be in the FBZ if any part of his body is in the FBZ at the snap.
Blocking in the back is permitted in the FBZ when the following conditions are met:
Blocking below the waist is permitted in the FBZ when the following conditions are met:
Important points:
Only offensive players can block in the back.
Either offensive or defensive players can block low.
Although offensive players can block in the back, and either side can block below the waist, no one can clip.
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