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9-3-2
A player shall not block an opponent below the waist except:
a. In the free-blocking zone when the contact meets the requirements of 2-17.
b. To tackle a runner or player pretending to be a runner
9-3-6
A player shall not chop block.
2-17-2
Blocking below the waist is permitted in the free-blocking zone when the following conditions are met:
a. All players involved in the blocking are on the line of scrimmage and in the zone at the snap.
b. The contact is in the zone.
2-3-9
Chop block is a delayed block at the knees or below against an opponent who is in contact with a teammate of the blocker in the free blocking zone.
[Edited by Snake~eyes on Nov 2nd, 2003 at 09:05 PM]
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