PAT question

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by MikeStrybel

Yes, since we have two players back, they pile up the middle. By sending two defenders at the guards they collapse the pocket.

Doesn't that just create a pile of bodies in the middle? I could see that opening up the B gaps, but certainly not the A gaps! Doesn't seem to me that your league rule makes any difference to that tactic. What am I missing?

[MikeStrybel]

Originally Posted by Robert Goodman

Doesn't that just create a pile of bodies in the middle? I could see that opening up the B gaps, but certainly not the A gaps! Doesn't seem to me that your league rule makes any difference to that tactic. What am I missing?

I am still awaiting an official interpretation for this rule from our league. I will advise the board what they say.

To answer your question, most teams here know that they can simple send the mass through the middle to mess up the kick. We already have two back, so that means the defense will have two unchallenged. I received a PM from one of the members here telling me to get the snap back quicker. Thanks. I'll tell the ten year old to start eating protein bars.

Is it legal to lock legs prior to the snap?

[InsideTheStripe]

Originally Posted by MikeStrybel

Is it legal to lock legs prior to the snap?

RULE 7 SECTION 2 ART. 2 . . . The players on each side of and next to the snapper may lock legs with the snapper, but any other A lineman must have each foot outside the closest foot of the player next to him at the snap. A’s players may stand, crouch or kneel.