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linesman Mon Sep 01, 2008 02:20pm
Eligible Reciever?
 
"A" has the ball. QB A10 takes the snap and rolls to his right. Left Offensive tackle A75 begins to block defensive lineman B62, A75 then backs up behind the nuetral zone, A10 throws A75 a backwards pass, A75 advances for a 1st down. Is this a legal play?

JRutledge Mon Sep 01, 2008 02:43pm
Yes it is. You can throw a backward pass to anyone. Eligibility is about a forward pass and present until restriction ends (like a defensive player touching a forward pass).

Peace

Ed Maeder Mon Sep 01, 2008 02:46pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by linesman
"A" has the ball. QB A10 takes the snap and rolls to his right. Left Offensive tackle A75 begins to block defensive lineman B62, A75 then backs up behind the neutral zone, A10 throws A75 a backwards pass, A75 advances for a 1st down. Is this a legal play?
NFHS 9-5-6 "Pass eligibility rules apply only to a legal forward pass."

BigGref Mon Sep 01, 2008 02:50pm
my 1st thoughts were illegal, but closer look at 7-4-2, and other previously mentioned rules make it appear to be legal.
If a fumble or a backward pass is caught or recovered by anyplayer, he may advance it

JugglingReferee Mon Sep 01, 2008 05:14pm
Canadian Ruling
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by linesman
"A" has the ball. QB A10 takes the snap and rolls to his right. Left Offensive tackle A75 begins to block defensive lineman B62, A75 then backs up behind the nuetral zone, A10 throws A75 a backwards pass, A75 advances for a 1st down. Is this a legal play?
CANADIAN RULING:

Legal. A ball carrier can throw a backwards pass to any intended target.


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