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[ajmc]

What makes the pass illegal under NFHS rules?

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by ajmc

What makes the pass illegal under NFHS rules?

Nothing.

[Bob M.]

REPLY: Just be aware that plays like this (planned runs that turn into passes) will likely result in ineligibles being downfield.

[asdf]

....and unlike the passer, if they retreat after being down field, they are still considered down field.

[Robert Goodman]

Originally Posted by Bob M.

REPLY: Just be aware that plays like this (planned runs that turn into passes) will likely result in ineligibles being downfield.

But I don't think that's likely when the spot is the defending team's 3 yard line.