Receiver Bumping

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Originally posted by l3will
NFHS rule 7-5-8... Pass Interference restrictions on a legal forward pass begin for:
a. A with the snap
b. B when the ball leaves the passer's hand.

So in federation rules B can block, bump or otherwise impede
a receiver until the ball leaves the passer's hand; as long
as it isn't defensive holding or some other personal foul.
No 5 yard restriction as in the NFL.

[Edited by l3will on Oct 1st, 2005 at 02:02 PM]

Let's clarify this a bit. If the receiver is not attempting to block, or has gone past, or is moving away from the defender, the defender may not make contact.

Rule 9-2-3d...A defensive player shall not contact an eligible receiver who is no longer a potential blocker.

A guideline is to permit contact until the receiver occupies the same yard line as the defender or until the opponent cannot possibly block him. Continuos contact is illegal.