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Post by Scott Hansen on Oct 15, 2014 18:41:24 GMT -6
I know that rules vary from state to state, but this may be universal. After the ban on the A-11 that was based on a scrimmage kick loophole, I have a question about numbers of special teams players. Specifically on punt, does the punter (or anyone else who handles the ball) have to wear an eligible number? I use a shield punt, but I would like to run a fake by snapping the ball to one of the shield guys. Does he have to be wearing an eligible number? Thanks, guys.
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Scott Johnson
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Position/Title: Sophomore Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach
School: Mount Carmel High School
City, State: Chicago, Illinois
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Post by Scott Johnson on Oct 15, 2014 20:45:41 GMT -6
That is an interesting question! I know for a fact that you can hand the ball off to any number, but not sure about the direct snap. I tried to find an answer in the rule book, but couldn't find anything.
Good luck, would love to hear this answer
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Post by Scott Hansen on Oct 17, 2014 9:13:21 GMT -6
If it's not in the rule book, then it's not a rule, right? I received clarification from an official that echoed your point, Scott. Any player with an ineligible number may run with the ball, but he may not throw or catch a pass. That's enough for me because I was going to have my shield guy flip the ball to a motion man on a jet sweep. That technique would be considered a forward pass, thus illegal for a player wearing an ineligible number to do. Case closed?
It was my understanding that, in the case of a Fumble Rooskie, the quarterback had to touch the ball before a lineman could. That would lead me to believe that a player with an eligible number has to be the first person to touch a snap. This sounds like a research project!
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Nick Medinger
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Post by Nick Medinger on Oct 17, 2014 16:34:27 GMT -6
If it's not in the rule book, then it's not a rule, right? I received clarification from an official that echoed your point, Scott. Any player with an ineligible number may run with the ball, but he may not throw or catch a pass. That's enough for me because I was going to have my shield guy flip the ball to a motion man on a jet sweep. That technique would be considered a forward pass, thus illegal for a player wearing an ineligible number to do. Case closed? It was my understanding that, in the case of a Fumble Rooskie, the quarterback had to touch the ball before a lineman could. That would lead me to believe that a player with an eligible number has to be the first person to touch a snap. This sounds like a research project! This may be way off base, but I feel like a fumblerooski type rule where the QB had to touch it wouldn't apply here because the QB would be a "second player" in regards to a center snapping it and keeping it. In this case, the shield guy would in essence be the "second player". |
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Post by Scott Hansen on Oct 19, 2014 20:56:53 GMT -6
I'm with you there, Coach. I feel like, no matter what, there has to be some 4th down scrimmage kick formation loophole that I can exploit. |
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