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Illegal Forward Pass?
I saw this in the JV game a few weeks ago and I want your input. 2nd and 10 for A at the 50. A1 drops back to pass and is under heavy pressure from the defense. To prevent from taking a loss, A1 throws the ball away, but it is clearly a BACKWARD pass which goes out of bounds. The covering official marks the out of bounds spot. My question is: Can you have an illegal forward pass that prevents a loss of yardage on a backward pass? Thanks to all in advance for your thoughts.
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Note it would also be legal to conserve time (stop the clock). Smart coaches should get on that one. |
Okay, I'll bite.... A1 lost yardage due to the backward pass.... you want
a penalty too? Illegal forward pass ... that means that the pass needs to be a forward pass for it to be illegal. NFHS ... Rule 7-4-1 .... During any down, any player in possession may make a backward pass or may lose player possession through a fumble. |
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The short answer to your question is "no." |
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See 7-2-1 If the ball is thrown intentionally OOB, this is a foul and also gives the R the option of starting the clock on the ready. |
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