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Originally Posted by Murd
7 yrd snap the D still can't hit the center until he raises his head?
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When the offense is in scrimmage kick formation the defense is prohibited from taking a direct charge into the snapper until he has had a chance to gain his balance and protect himself. There are some coaches who mistakenly believe that if they teach their snapper to keep his head down after snapping the ball it is illegal to hit him. This is false.
If the defender tries to shoot the gap between the snapper and the guard there will undoubtedly be contact with the snapper. This action is legal.
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Last edited by waltjp; Mon Mar 09, 2009 at 11:03pm.
Reason: <fat fingers>
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