[mikesears]

Okay, I am understanding a litte more, but I don't think I fully understand the exception for the defense.

The offense may NEVER place there hands on an opponent above the shoulders. The foul is a personal foul for illegal hands to the face.

But, from what I am reading, a defender may place the hands (not swing) above the shoulders to ward off an offensive player at the line of scrimmage provided the hand contact is not repeated during the same contact with the blocker. They may also use hands above the shoulder to ward him off or push him in an attempt to get to loose ball.


Does this make better sense?

Under Fed, I know hand or arm contact can never be made to the kneck or head (unless a player ducks).