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Rule 3.7.4
BetweenTheLines:
I'm probably kicking a dead horse here. In a situation where the 12th man on defense is trying to get off of the field (no violation of the 3 second rule 3.7.1). Many officials tell me they have been instructed to blow the play dead if in their opinion the player will not get off of the field prior to the snap. Others have stated that there are no free plays in the NFHS. My questions are;
1. How do we know for sure when the ball will be snapped?
2. What if the offense commits a false start or some other pre-snap violation?
3. Why do we have this rule if we are just going to kill it?
Thanks, and Merry Christmas everyone.
Ralph Damren:
Presuming that a foul is about to happen can be risky. B/R's coach can call timeout if he also presumes a foul is about to happen.In your #3, I'd rule that the IS & FS cancel. I've always felt that the fewer flags = the smoother the game. I felt the Pats might beat the Bills yesterday when they were up 14-0. I'm not always right.
lawdog:
I believe the idea is just trying to avoid nailing them for a 15 yd IP when a 5 yd IS is more than sufficient. They aren't trying to get an advantage or actually getting an advantage for their mistake. Don't give the A team 15 yds for nothing. You have to just judge it. When in doubt shut it down. And if he's super close, just ignore it. Nobody there to see flags or watch you prove you can be super-ref.
AlUpstateNY:
--- Quote from: lawdog on December 23, 2024, 08:43:39 AM ---I believe the idea is just trying to avoid nailing them for a 15 yd IP when a 5 yd IS is more than sufficient. They aren't trying to get an advantage or actually getting an advantage for their mistake. Don't give the A team 15 yds for nothing. You have to just judge it. When in doubt shut it down. And if he's super close, just ignore it. Nobody there to see flags or watch you prove you can be super-ref.
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MAFBRef:
In Massachusetts, we have been advised to use the 5 yard penalty if he’s just late getting off the field as the snap happens. Use the15 yarder if he participates or is significantly out between the numbers.
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