Youth Football: Rules on Playing for Multiple Teams

QuestionQUESTION: Can a player play for both a middle school team and a jr. pro team(recreational park league team)? ANSWER: Hi Maria. yes and no! It dep

Understanding Blocked Punts: Scoring & Rules in Football

Questionthis happened last friday night.  4th and 6.  punter kicks the ball into the back of one of his own blockers.  they fall on the ball

Declining a Punting Penalty in Ohio High School Football: Can It Be Done?

QuestionIf ruffing the kicker is called in high school football in OHIO can the penalty be declined. AnswerSure. Just about any penalty (of course less au

College Football Rule 4-1-3: Simulated Kneels and Illegal Play

QuestionDoes this or any rule address a simulated kneel down on behalf of the quarterback,i.e The Dan Marino Play.  Is theis type play illegal at the

Walk-On Quarterback Advice: Maximizing Your DII Opportunity

QuestionIm 510,160lbs, and Ive been moved between 2nd & 3rd string qb since my junior yr. Im currently a senior, my football season has ended and Ive only

Football Rules: Can Players Use Both Legs?

Question Football Rule   Dear Marc 1. We see football players using their right or left leg for the football. According to the Football game rules, C

Legal Pass Reception: Knee Down Rules in Football

QuestionCan a receiver legally catch a pass when his knee is touching the ground? AnswerHi Jim, The short answer is yes, a receiver can catch the football

Extra Point Penalty Inquiry: Music City Bowl - Explanation

QuestionQUESTION: While watching Music City Bowl...Vanderbilt lined up and kicked extra point successfully.  On the play North Carolina State was flag

Football Controversy: Missed PAT and Roughing the Kicker - A Coach's Perspective

QuestionMy sophomore football team where on our way to a second consecutive undefeated season however we lost our final game this season we lost 13-14 we m

Football Safety Pattern Reading & Receiver Routes - Beginner's Guide

QuestionHey Coach Louis, I want to start as free safety this year. I saw your post on pattern reading. Could you elaborate on that? What I mean is are th

NFL Fumble Rules: Recovery & Spot of the Ball

Questionhello sir, my question is: if a QB (on an option play) pitch the ball to a RB and the RB doesnt have control of the ball and this ball come forwa

Football Match Cancellation/Abandonment: Ticket Refund Policy

QuestionQUESTION: Dear Marc In event of a Football Match getting abandoned or cancelled because of rain, poor weather conditions or any other reason will

Transitioning from Soccer to High School Football Kicking: A Coach's Advice

QuestionCoach Nolan, I have played soccer since I was 5 years old. You were my u10 coach at Cherokee Redwings. I am now a junior in high school and have d

Understanding Football Line Formations and Enforcement

QuestionVictor, The rule that says you must have 7 men on the line . Yet before an obvious passing play the takles are lined up sometimes 3 yards in the ba

Football Umpire's Dilemma: Flagging a Player-on-Player Incident and Pass Interference

QuestionPlay late in game knowing there is passing team A drop backs to pass I the umpire move up the ball is released one of my offensive linemen blocking

Legal Cut Blocking in Football (NFHS Rules) - Fullback vs. Defensive End

Questioncan a fullback cut block a defensive end as part of pass protection if the DE is not engaged with another offensive player? AnswerGary Thanks for

College Football: Defensive Substitution Rules & Snap Timing

QuestionBasically a 2 part question. In the college game do the officials have to wait on the defense to get there substitute players in? Or once the offi

NFHS Football: Pylon Rules - Touchdown or Out of Bounds?

QuestionIn regards to NFHS football rules, if a runner is carrying the ball in bounds and (a) dives toward the pylon and hits the front of the pylon or (b)

Understanding College Football Clock Rules & Operation

QuestionDear Vic: Can you please direct me to an online site where I can read the proper mechanics on how to properly operate the clock during a college f

Roughing the Kicker Rule: When Does Protection Begin?

QuestionIf the snap goes over the head of the punter and he has to chase it, pick it up from the ground, when does his protection start or stop? AnswerBob