Face Guarding

[CT1]

Just because a DB gets beat doesn't mean he can't make a play on the ball. However, he will almost always keep his hands down until he turns to find the ball.

When you see a beaten DB with hands up and eyes on the receiver, it's usually face-guarding.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by CT1

Just because a DB gets beat doesn't mean he can't make a play on the ball. However, he will almost always keep his hands down until he turns to find the ball.

When you see a beaten DB with hands up and eyes on the receiver, it's usually face-guarding.

Only if the hands are up in the receiver's face. I see quite often a DB putting his hands in front of the receiver's HANDS - which is competely legal if he doesn't make contact.