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It would be wonderful to see this play in action.
Without it based upon the description the ball leaves the free blocking zone almost simultaneous with the snap. Therefore, any hesitation after the snap would be a foul.
The intent of the rule is to protect players from crippling knee injuries. In the past players could be in the free blocking zone off the line and block or clip while the ball was in the zone.
The last set of restriction allows only linemen to clip or block from behind and only when the ball is in the zone. This keeps players from gaining momentum for the block.
The direct answer to CoachJM's question is the restriction begins as soon as the ball leaves the zone. A snap to a QB in a shotgun. The restriction begins almost immediately.
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