Rule |
Summary of Revision Text |
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2-16-2g |
The enforcement
procedure for a foul by the receiving team during a scrimmage kick has
been changed. The change reflects that should a foul occur by the
receiving team on its side of the expanded neutral zone prior to the end
of the kick, the receiving team shall retain possession of the ball
following enforcement of the penalty. The foul does not apply to a
try. |
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2-16-5 |
A penalty is a
result imposed by rule against a team or team member that has committed a
foul. |
|
2-17-3 |
Clipping is
permitted in the free-blocking zone when the following conditions are met:
a. by offensive linemen who are on the line of scrimmage and in the zone
at the snap; b. against defensive players who are on the line of scrimmage
and in the zone at the snap; and c. the contact is in the
zone. |
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7-5-9a |
Pass interference
restrictions end for offensive players, when the defense touches the pass
or last forward pass if more than one. |
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8-2-1 |
Possession of a
live ball in the opponent's end zone is always a touchdown. |
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8-2-2 |
If during a
touchdown, a foul by the defense occurs, the scoring team may accept the
result of the play and have the penalty enforced from the succeeding
spot. |
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8-4-3 |
The offense, on a
successful field goal, may accept the results of the play and have the
penalty enforced from the succeeding spot. |
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9-8-1h |
A penalty may be
assessed for the failure of the head coach, following verification, to
have the player(s) use or wear legal and/or required
equipment. |
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10-5-1e,
f |
A foul by the
scoring team occurs on a successful try, successful field goal or
touchdown. |
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1-5-3m 2-5-3 2-16-2b 2-23-2
3-3-3
8-5-2b |
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1-3-1a
Table 1-7
3-1-1 Note
Table 3-1
6-1-2 Penalty |
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A. Security and
Safety at Contests B. Unsportsmanlike
Conduct: Profane Language, Taunting and Baiting C. Offensive Pass
Interference D. Chop Blocks
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