Rugby Punt Protection in Football: Understanding the Rules

Questionif a punter is using the rugby style to punt does he lose the punter protection AnswerDee Thanks for your question.   The brief answer is P

Understanding Illegal Formation Penalties in Football

QuestionQUESTION: I have gotten called for illiegal formation because i was on the wrong side of the ball. I dont understand this. I thought illiegal for

Roughing the Kicker? Understanding Running Into the Kicker Rules

QuestionIt is 4th down.The quarterback is under center, takes the snap and turns and tosses the ball to a running back who is 5 yards behind him. The run

College Football Punting Rules: When Can You Punt a Kickoff?

QuestionWhen kicking off, is it legal to kick by using a punt, rather than the standard method of place-kicking? AnswerRichard, Thanks for your question

Auburn vs. Clemson 2010: Understanding the Illegal Procedure Call

QuestionDuring OT of the the 2010 Auburn vs Clemson football game, the Clemson center was called for illegal procedure, which negated their field goal. &nb

Legality of Using a Kicking Tee in Youth Football Kickoffs

QuestionQUESTION: I am the coach of a 11-12 youth football team. Last week the team we played did not use the kicking tee during the kickoff. My question,

NFL Touchdown Rules: Pylon & Out-of-Bounds Scenarios Explained

QuestionLet say the right pylon in the end zone, and the ball is carried with either hand and crosses on the right side of the pylon on the out of bounds s

Walking On to D1 Football: A Guide to Building Muscle & Speed

QuestionI Played WR in high school, and i had two division III offers its been three years since i graduated and im seriously considering walking on for th

Home Workout Routine for Football Players: Speed, Agility & Strength

QuestionI am a lifelong football fan and I want to get in shape to play in a local league, I am 66 205lbs and I have above average hands, I want a workout

Becoming a Stronger Defensive End: Tips for Young Football Players

QuestionIm 12 and my goal is to be a football player when i grow up. Now i know What kid doesnt wan be a pro but football is a passion for me. I know its 7

Physics of Football Kicks: Tee Position and Distance

Question(for a science project)  Does position of a football on a kicking tee affect the distance it travels? AnswerDebbie This is a physics question

Returning to Football After a Break: A Guide for Florida Residents

QuestionI want to try and play football again i havent played since I graduated in 2007 since then i havent been able to do anything by doctors order but n

Football Fitness: Rebuilding Strength & Speed After a Break

QuestionQUESTION: Hello how are you? Just wanted to get your thoughts on if I would be or could get into the kind of shape needed to play football again. r

Free Safety Drills: Improving Run Support & Tackling Technique

QuestionIm a starting free safety on the varsity team. I play for Benton High School. We run alot of 3-4 coverage and alittle 4-4. Im 510 and i weigh 160l

Tight End Training for High School Football: A Guide

QuestionHello i am going to try out for high school football team and i need to know what i gotta do to be in shape for Tight end. I am afraid they will pu

Illegal Helmet Removal & Game Rules: Can a Team Re-Kick?

QuestionOnly a couple of seconds are left in the game. Team A is attempting to kick a field goal to win the game. Team B blocks the field goal attempt. Tim

Punt Recovery Rules: Who Gets the Ball?

Question4th and 20 and team A are punting from their 10 yard line. The punt is high and short and a team B player muffs the catch without taking possession

Achieving All-State Honors & NCAA Eligibility for Football Players

QuestionDear expert, I play DB at my school and really want to have a all conference and all state title under my belt before I graduate so how would I be

Legal Offensive Lineup: 7-Man Line of Scrimmage Rules & Formation

Questionif i want to line up in a i formation with wr on left on the line plus te on left,with 5 lineman, can i put other wr on right side of ball off line

NFL Dead Ball Rules: What Happens When the Ball is Out of Bounds?

QuestionWhat is given to the team if the ball goes out of play? AnswerJordan Sorry I dont understand your question.   If the ball goes out of play (