Ineligible man downfield

[Tom Hinrichs]

The best place to catch this is before the snap.

If the wings are signaling the # of players on the L.O.S.- they would have to give the signal for 4 players on the L.O.S. on their side of the ball.

In this case, any player inside of the end is in eligible. If that ineligible player releases down field, and the ball is thrown- drop a flag for ineligibles down field.

As the R- I will also punch toward the player who is covered and make eye contact with the wing- that way we will have two flags on the ground when the ball is thrown.

A couple of things to look out for.

1. Dont flag it too soon- this situation is only a foul when the ball is thrown. If the play is a running play or if the qb is sacked- no flag.

2. Be Aware that this situation can easily lead to multiple flags. If the inelligible player touches the ball down field, B will have a choice of inelligible receiver down field or offensive pass interference.