What is pass interference in flag football?

Answer 1

In general, interference is a deliberate act, with contact, to impede a receiver from catching a pass...or an act by a receiver to prevent defensing a pass (offensive pass interference).

It is most often hitting or grabbing the receiver before the pass arrives, or a receiver shoving a defender away. If the pass has not been thrown when a defensive penalty occurs, the lesser penalty of illegal contact will apply instead.

The rules are different in each level of play (high school, NCAA, NFL), as are the penalties applied.

Answer 2

There are two types of interference in football.

Defensive pass interference is when a defender covering a receiver touches and prevents a receiver from catching a ball which he could have caught.

Offensive pass interference is when an offensive player prevents a defensive player from intercepting the ball by touching or pushing him in any type of way to get him away from the football.

Answer 3

There are two types of interference: Offensive and Defensive.

Unfortunately, the rules are different in each level of play (high school, NCAA, NFL) as well.

In general, though, interference is a deliberate act with contact to impede a receiver from catching a pass.

Answer 4

There are two types of interference: Offensive and Defensive.

Unfortunately, the rules are different in each level of play (high school, NCAA, NFL) as well.

In general, though, interference is a deliberate act with contact to impede a receiver from catching a pass.

Answer 5

Offensive pass interference is an illegal act (shoving, tripping) by a pass receiver against a defensive player. Typically it is used to create space between the receiver and the defender.

A related penalty can occur on a "pick" play where an offensive player blocks a defender who is covering a pass receiver. If the offensive player contacts the defensive player, it is likely to be called. If the offensive player merely blocks the defender's path, it is unlikely to be called.

Answer 6

It is when the defender pushes the receiver after the first 10 yards of the receiver's route