PAT scrimmage line

[MikeStrybel]

Originally Posted by mbyron

To be on the line, a player must be facing his opponent's goal line with shoulders parallel to the line, with his head or foot breaking the plane through the snapper's waist (parallel to the line). 2-32-9

Step one for coaches to learn the rules is to learn rule 2.

Thanks, Mike. I read the rule long ago but see formations that don't comply.

I attended a HS varsity game last night with several coaches from our league and saw the ends positioned at angles to the line and the RB/wings even more so. Neither team drew penalties for this. A quick trip through YouTube showed similar formations that don't comply with the rule. Yes, even Ohio officials can be seen ignoring the parallel to the line rule in kicker highlight videos. In a few, I saw five players behind the center - two wings, a blocker between the center and guard, the holder and kicker. Is that acceptable too? My goal is to have our players compliant but not at a disadvantage.