Defensive Holding/Illegal block

[Jaysef]

How many of you out there see more than a few holds, and illegal blocks on defensive players. I'm trying to get a feel for the frequency of this violation (especially 7th/8th, and Sub-varsity)with other crews out there, since we have run into 2 coaches already this season (West Michigan) who do not understand how a defensive player can get called for a blocking-related foul...I don't get it.

1st case this year: K player running downfield to cover an opening kick-off blasts R from behind...we penalize K, and the coach is livid. "How can I get an illegal block when I'm on defense...!"

2nd case: twice in a 78er contest, defense called for holding when my HL sees B lineman tossing A lineman to the turf by his jersey...we flag for holding...coach gives us the business because he believes that action in the free blocking zone by defense is acceptable...I realize we are teaching kids at that level, but I don't believe we were over-officious in this instance...

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