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rickref

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Offensive Lineman blocking low
« on: June 27, 2011, 08:37:47 AM »
It is correct to say an offensive lineman may still block below the waist in any direction on the field?


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Re: Offensive Lineman blocking low
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2011, 08:53:11 AM »
In a normal formation yes... But no if they are outside 7 yards and/or their block is from behind at or below the knees (clipping).
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El Macman

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Re: Offensive Lineman blocking low
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2011, 09:46:19 AM »
It is correct to say an offensive lineman may still block below the waist in any direction on the field?

Very generally speaking, and, as VA-Ump notes, from typical formations, yes. But those linemen more than 7 yards from the middle lineman, are restricted in direction, and of course, if there is a legal scrimmage kick, or following any change of possession, they, and everyone else, are prohibited.

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Re: Offensive Lineman blocking low
« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2011, 10:13:49 AM »
It is correct to say an offensive lineman may still block below the waist in any direction on the field?

Clipping (blocking from behind and below the waist) aside,
Interior lineman will usually be unrestricted in their blocks below the waist.  LIkewise for ends who are completely inside the 7-yard boundary.   

No player may BBW during a kick down - from snap/kick to dead-ball - and after a change of team possession.

rickref

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Re: Offensive Lineman blocking low
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2011, 12:40:16 PM »
Thanks for confirming my feelings. Just wanted to bounce it around a bit.