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Originally Posted by bigjohn
Show me in the Rules Book or Case Book where it defines potential blocker other than 9.2.3d
A defender may legally
contact an eligible receiver beyond the neutral zone before the pass is in flight.
The contact may be a block or warding off the opponent who is attempting to
block by pushing or pulling him. However, if the receiver is not attempting to
block or has gone past or is moving away, it is illegal for the defender to use
hands in the manner described. In this situation, it is clear that A1 is no longer a
potential blocker on B1. (2-3-5a; 7-5-7)
Potential blocker does not mean anyone that could possibly block you, it means someone who actually is trying to block you!! If he is an eligible receiver, the rules say you can not contact him if he is not trying to block you or moving away from you(in any direction) or past you.
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Maybe if you would officiate a few games, instead of complaining about what is called, this might be an easy thing to figure out.
I do not have many problems calling these and have several times over the years.
Peace