Shift Restrictions

[BigFarns]

Originally Posted by AndrewMcCarthy

Here is your answer in 7-1-7...

After the ball is ready for play and before the snap begins, no false start shall be made by any A player. It is a false start if:
a. A shift or feigned charge simulates action at the snap.
b. Any act is clearly intended to cause B to encroach.
c. Any A player on his line between the snapper and the player on the end of his line, after having placed a hand(s) on or near the ground, moves his hand(s) or makes any quick movement.


So since the "covered" lineman does not have a hand near the ground, he may shift so long as it doesn't simulate action at the snap. You were exactly right.

I stand corrected. In my previous post I mentioned the rocking back to pass block and that is covered with "a shift...simulates action at the snap." But for him to just realize that he's not suppose to be on the line and back up to be a back I guess is ok. Makes sense.