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Simbio Fri Jan 26, 2007 03:10pm

Arena Football Formation Rules
 
Some friends and I have been discussing this rule as it pertains to the NIFL and AFL. The rule in question is whether or not a defensive back can be outside the shoulders of the 3 down defensive lineman if there is no offensive outside the shoulders of the 3 down offensive lineman. The question is can he float outside the "box" without being head up on an eligible receiver or must he be inside the box?

If anyone could help out, it would be appreciated.

NickelDeuce Mon Jan 29, 2007 02:21pm

Yes a DB can line up outside of the "box" near the LOS and not be head up a receiver. However he can't rush the QB. They may do this in goal line defense but they don't do this in the middle of the field. If they do this there will only be two DB's trying to cover 3 receivers.

Simbio Tue Jan 30, 2007 10:10am

Thank you for your reply NickelDeuce.

Sonofanump Tue Jan 30, 2007 10:42am

Any link of rules differences?

Simbio Tue Jan 30, 2007 10:53am

I was unable to find anything online, on either the AFL website or the NIFL website. The AFL lists some rules, but they are more of a simplified edition for fans. The NIFL has a link, but it is no longer good.


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