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Old Wed Sep 07, 2005, 08:03pm
michaelpr michaelpr is offline
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on a similar note, i have pass interference clarifications:

Pass Interference Classifications
Pass Interference is defined as an act that interferes with a player’s (either an eligible offensive receiver or a defender) ability to move toward, catch or bat the pass.
Acts that are defined as pass interference can be classified into six categories for defense and into three categories for offense.
The six categories of DPI are:
1. Not Playing the Ball
The defender must be playing/looking for the ball. Not turning to look for the ball is a clear indication of playing the man and not the ball. This includes face guarding.
2. Playing through the back of an eligible receiver who has established position
3. Grabbing the arm of an eligible receiver
May not always be visible to the covering official. The offside official may need to help.
4. “The Arm Bar”
Extending the arm across the opponent’s body.
5. Cutting off the path of an eligible receiver
Either by being in front of the receiver and slowing down; or, by “riding” the receiver.
6. “Hook and Turn”
Placing a hand on the receiver is not a foul. The defender needs to hook or grab and turn the receiver.
The three categories of OPI are:
1. Blocking downfield before the ball has been touched
Also referred to as “the pick play.” Not a foul if the receiver is being contacted/ridden by a defender.
2. Shoving or pushing off and creating separation
3. Driving through a defender who had established position

The following acts/contact would not be deemed DPI:
1. Inadvertent tripping
If both players are looking for the ball – No foul.
If one is looking and the other is not – The foul would be on the player not looking for the ball. A foul for not playing the ball is indicated.
2. A had or hands placed on the receiver with no turning of the receiver
3. Contact by a defender with position to get to the ball and even with the receiver
Why are Pass Interference calls missed?
1. The official is not in proper position
We must work hard to be in the best position to see the action between receiver and defender.
2. The official is watching the ball and not the player(s)
Must look at head and body to see where players are looking and any contact
3. The official is not following his/her “keys”
Watching the wrong receiver
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