Illegal Snap, Motion?

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Simbio

A friend who coaches little league asked me this scenario. I wasn't positive, so I thought I would post it here:

Team A has 7 men on the line of scrimmage. Team A is in a "swinging gate" formation (all offensive players are lined up far out to the side) with no one standing over the ball. Receiver A80 motions towards the ball, and hikes it sideways in one conitinuous motion. Legal? Or does he have to set for one full second before hiking the ball?

CANADIAN RULING:

Illegal. The snapped ball must travel between the snapper's legs. IWO, side snaps are not permitted. Foul: Illegal Procedure. Penalty: 5 yards from PLS, DR.