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Originally Posted by phansen
NFHS
Is there ever a time on a pass play where a defender can make legal contact with a potential receiver without penalty?
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Pass interference restrictions on the defense begin when the pass is thrown. Before that B can legally contact eligible A receivers if they are potential blockers. One the A player is even with the B player or moving away, B may no longer block him. The foul would be illegal use of hands.
Once the pass is in the air B cannot interfere with A (for passes beyond the neutral zone). That does not mean that all contact is a foul.