Is face tackling legal? - The Official Forum

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Mon Jun 15, 2009, 10:50am

Mike L

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Rule 9-4-3 Illegal Personal Contact
No player shall:
i. Initiate illegal helmet contact (butt block, face tackle or spear)

15 yds & possible disqualification depending if it's determined to be flagrant.

(this is from the 2007 book, so the reference number may be different in the new book)

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