receiever blocked OOB's-stays there for 4 steps-jumps from OOB's to make catch???

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Originally posted by MJT

If you feel he came back inbounds at his 1st opportunity he is ok, but if he did not, it is illegal participation at the point of his return inbounds.

Agreed. But I think that the situation described above would not be IP.

Imagine getting pushed 2 or 3 yards OOB while running hard down the sideline. The first step is OOB. It would be virtually impossible to get back in on the second step. Coming back in on the third or fourth step would be very, very reasonable. Think about it.