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Originally posted by mcrowder
Extremely interesting interpretation there... does this imply also that you don't let the linemen move until the center releases the ball? I kind of doubt that, or you'd have illegal procedure on every play, but if you truly interpret the snap that way, you can't let the OL move either.
Also interesting is that this difference is published as a difference between FED and NCAA in numerous places.
I think you may want to revisit this interpretation or discuss with a higher-up. No offense meant.
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The movement of the ball in a snap signals the start of the play but you do not have a live ball or play until the center releases the ball. Not implying that linemen can't move, they can move as soon as the ball moves backwards but any interference with the legal snap AND release of the ball is a dead ball foul.