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Originally posted by BktBallRef
I believe you rule interpretation to be correct. He must either be in motion 5 yards behind the LOS or reset as a back.
In lower level games, I usually inform the coach of the rule and they do, at least, make the player go in motion behind the linemen. I think this is one of those often ignored rules and honestly, don't see the need for it.
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There was an excellent reason for the rule. Previous to last year's rule change a player could enter the free blocking zone with momentum and block below the waist.
Having that player go back 5 yards placed him outside the FBZ; therefore, he was unable to legally block below the waist.