Not so much being beyond the ball, but a real problem we have that we need to get fixed is that snapper's will push the ball forward about the length of the ball when they address the ball. I have a sneaking feeling that they are taught to do that. We can't let them do this. Not only does it improve their field position - and in some very short yardage cases that could be critical - but, when done after some Team B players are down in their stances, can make it look as though those B players are offside. If we flag B for offside caused by the snapper moving the ball forward, then we have done the game a huge disservice.
The first time this happens in a game, make it a "talk to" after the down. Let the snapper know, in no uncertain terms, that he is not permitted to move the ball forward. He may elevate one end. He may rotate the ball to 'swap ends,' if he wants. He may revolve the ball on its long axis to get the laces where he wants them. But, he can't lift the ball, and it must have its long axis parallel to the sidelines when the snap begins.
And (Did I mention?) he can't move the ball forward!
The next occurrence of this, flag him. 7-1-3-a-2. Regarding the announcement, there is no simple "name" for this foul. Just explain (while giving S19), "The snapper moved the ball beyond the neutral. That's a 5 yard penalty. "x" down."
Wings have the best view of this, but the U can see this too.
Let's get this fixed.
