"Sleeper" Play

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

standing up and looking at the sideline is the very definition of an action that would make the defense think a snap is not imminent.

Then the defense needs to pay better attention. When coaching defensive linemen, I'd would tell them that any time the center's hand is on the ball the snap is imminent.

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I would like a ruling from my state association to go with a penalty here. Otherwise the defense should be aware that they can snap the ball in this situation. If the QB moved to the sideline then I would agree. But I am not convinced without some guidance from the state to say for sure. And I see your point as well as others, but I think that this is not clearly a foul.

Peace

I agree with you. I don't see how this is illegal. Is it kind of bush league? Yes, but I don't see where you draw the line.