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Originally Posted by nelson_28602
A1 drops back to pass, but then runs beyond the line of scrimmage. To avoid a tackle, he retreats back behind the line of scrimmage, and then throws a forward pass beyond the line. Is this a foul?
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No. The first from-scrimmage forward pass was thrown from behind the LS. Nothing illegal about that.
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Originally Posted by nelson_28602
Would it make any difference if the pass did not go beyond the line?
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No. This still qualifies as a screen pass and the blocking downfield exceptions still apply. (Interresting ruling to confirm though, given our recent rule changes surrounding screen passes.)