Can someone explain (sorry, very basic question)

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by SamG

Thanks for the answer. I guess what throws me off is when you see (generally) a lineman "flinch", and the flag is thrown.

If the "flinch" - sudden movement - most officials would rule that as simulating a snap. Which is why the flag gets thrown.

[SamG]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I do not think the comment was directed at you. The comments was directed at a certain coach that likes to stir up trouble every time we discuss rule he has never had to enforce. And yes we did discuss this before this year and many times before. Your question was reasonable and clearly looking for some understanding. All I was trying to do was clarify to the uninformed why this is not called. Some of us do this on a regular basis and others (not talking about you) like to gripe about things they do not have the heart to do themselves.

Thanks for your question.

Peace

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

If the "flinch" - sudden movement - most officials would rule that as simulating a snap. Which is why the flag gets thrown.

Thank you both.