Case book 5.3.3

[Rick KY]

Just remember this, move the chains, not the ball. Place the ball where it belongs following whatever play is run, then reset the chains if a new series is not earned.

[MJT]

Originally Posted by Rick KY

Just remember this, move the chains, not the ball. Place the ball where it belongs following whatever play is run, then reset the chains if a new series is not earned.

Adding to what Rick is saying, on an incomplete pass, the ball will be put back to the PS, and the chains moved the length of the ball cuz the LTG is 10 yards from the forward point of the ball.

On a 4th down running play that does not earn a new down, the chains will always move and have be at the forward point of the ball for the new series for B.

[waltjp]

A's ball, 4th and goal. A30 runs the ball and is stopped short at the 6-inch line. Team A lost the ball on downs. Team B will put the ball in play with the tail of the ball now 6 inches from the goal line. The back stake will mark the spot at approx. the 1/2 yard line (6 in + 11 1/2 inches = 17 1/2 in).

You can't reverse the ball in this situation because you'd be placing half of the ball in the end zone. This situation highlights the fact that you don't move the ball on any other situation following a loss of possession on downs.

[phansen]

I believe I was reading way to far into this situation and just confusing myself. Rick, you said to place the ball where it was and just worry about moving the chains to the front point of the football. That would make the most sense to me. And I think I'll skip reading that situation from now on.

Thanks