Blocks/Hits away from the play

[BuckeyeRef]

I usually see this in the Jr. High games in our area. In fact, I just had one two nights ago. 40 yards behind the runner, offensive player turns and puts shoulder right into chest of defensive player. Defensive player was knocked down and touchdown was called back. Coach insisted there was no such penalty in the rule book.

In my experience I can see these hits coming and will tell the players not to hit someone. Most times when I have called this penalty the coaches are pretty understanding and tell the player there is no reason to block someone who is 40 yards behind the play.