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Originally Posted by cmathews
I think the committee made it much easier. The only flags that will be picked up is if a wings key goes across the field, while his focus has turned to a ball carrier, and the deep guys didn't know where he came from. Otherwise it is easy. Blocking below the waist is now illegal, with some exceptions. Those exeptions also include a few restrictions on players. essentially, anyone can block low north south or toward their adjacent (outside) sideline. Linemen and backs in the tackle box and the tight end in normal splits can block low anywhere any direction.
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The fact that it took you this much to describe the rule proves my point. Any time you have a downfield block that is not north south by a wr will result in a flag unless the blocker is "your guy". Then it will need to be determined where the blocker started to determine if you have a foul. My question is why we need downfield BBW anyway?