scoring lateral passes in the nfl

[Bob M.]

Originally posted by mbcrowder
Actually, a forward pass is any pass that's thrown forward, regardless of where the LOS is.

REPLY: ...and regardless of whether a line of scrimmage even exists (e.g. on a return of a kickoff).

The actual definitions are:
NFHS specifically defines a forward pass: "A forward pass is a pass thrown with its initial direction toward the opponent's end line." [NF 2-29-2]
NCAA defines the generic term "forward" and then provides guidance in 2-19 for determining whether or not a pass is forward: "Forward, beyond or in advance of, as related to either team, denotes direction toward the opponentÂ’s end line. Converse terms are backward or behind." [NCAA 2-8-1]

Bob M.