Peel Backs

[TXMike]

Is anyone aware of an interpretation that says peel backs (low of course) , even if 10-2, are ILLEGAL starting at the snap if done by an originally  RESTRICTED blocker?

[NVFOA_Ump]

Other than the guidance in the recent BBW memo, no.

 - What is a “peelback block”?

The peelback block is a block that is directed back toward the offensive team’s end line. A peelback block is illegal if the ball has left the tackle box.

- Is 10-2 block below the waist always legal?

No. Any block below the waist, including a 10-2 block, is illegal if it is:
 During a kick down—free kick or scrimmage kick.
 After a change of team possession.
 A crackback block.
 A peelback block.

So I'm guessing what the 2016 rule is missing is a definition of a peelback block that reads something like:

2.3.2.c  A peelback block is a BBW by a Team A player that is directed back toward the offensive team’s end line. This block is illegal.
            1. Exception:  When the peelback block is by an unrestricted player.

As noted in another thread, that then requires a definition of unrestricted, but we all know what that is based on the current guidance?

[copedaddy]

A major problem is that coaches are now getting confused (yes I know) But in their world a peel back block is any block directed back toward the teams goal line. Either high or low. The same for a crack back block. Any block back toward the "center of the field", once again, high or low. We are now using these terms as illegal blocks, when they are only illegal in certain situations. This is how coaches are viewing this and are now more confused than they were.
I have had several coaching "friends" ask if they can't crack anymore? I explain the rule, low block before the ball crosses the NZ, etc, and they just say, Oh, like it use to be? But they are hearing that peels and cracks are illegal blocks. I foresee a big learning curve for the new definitions of words that are being used. Just my opinion, this and $3.50 will get you a cup of coffee at your local DQ.

[TXMike]

They still don't know what a "chop" is . All we can do is work the game

[copedaddy]

And many old timers still refer to BBW as cut blocks. Heard this several times last night.
While at the scrimmage I posed the question to my crewmates, I just wonder how many of the "illegal" peel back blocks happened last year and we didn't see them, since many seem to happen away from the focal point of the play, and 5 sets of eyes trying to watch everything. I shutter a little when I think about it.