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Football Rules and Regulations

Football rules and regulations refer to established codes followed in playing the game. Each team is allowed to have 11 players on the field. Other rules that govern the game relate to the game’s format, the field, and penalties.

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Touchback vs safety on a punt that receiving team first touches in play then recovers ball in their own endzone?

Touch back if they recovered in the end-zone and stayed in the end-zone but if they were outside the end-zone then went in the end-zone it is a safety.

Is it a fumble if you throw the ball backwards?

Any ball not clearly a forward pass is a backward pass. The term lateral is not in any rule book Ihave ever read. The term is backward pass. A backward pass can be intercepted or recovered by the defense and they will get possession at the end of the play. A grounded backward pass is played as a fumble and can be recovered and advanced by either team.

If a receiver catches a ball and is pushed out of bounds is it a legal catch?

Before the 08-09 season, this would be considered a catch. The rules have changed this year and unless the player gets both feet inbounds, it is not a catch. Good rule change IMO as the offense has too many rules in their favor already.

Does the powerplay end when a goal is made?

A 2 minutes penalty ends with a goal. A 5 minutes penalty not.

What is allowed to do to prevent being tackled while holding the ball in American Football?

The ball carrier is permitted to use a "stiff arm" to fend off tacklers, but he cannot grasp any part of the uniform to pull the player down. (And of course, grasping the headgear of another player or punching them is never allowed.)

How is a first down made and what advantage does it give the team who made it?

A first down is made when a team travels ten positive yards from the spot on the field where they begin in four downs or less, whether it be by successful plays or a penalty administered to the opposing team. The advantage given is a new set of four downs and an increased chance of scoring points by moving towards the end zone, as well as keeping the opposing offense off the field which lessens their chance of scoring against you thereby increasing the team achieving the first downs chance of winning.

What are the positions in football like QB?

Typical offensive formation:

TE T G C G T . . . WR

QBFB . . . . FLTB

C = Center: the guy who snaps the ball between his legs to the QB

G = Guards: blockers

T = Tackles: blockers

Every offensive formation must have seven men on the line of scrimmage, consisting of a center, two guards, two tackles, and two "ends" who are eligible receivers. An end who lines up right next to the tackle is a tight end (TE), while one who leaves some separation is a split end (SE), and one who lines up far across the field is a wide receiver (WR). Tight ends tend to be strong blockers, while wide receivers are valued for speed.

The quarterback (QB) receives the snap from the center. He may then hand the ball to another player, run with it, or pass it forward (provided he has not crossed the line of scrimmage).

The other players who line up in the backfield with the QB are all eligible receivers. The fullback (FB) is generally huge and lead-blocks for the tailbacks (TB) behind him. Halfbacks (HB) used to line up between the QB and FB but such formations are rarely used anymore. Flankers (FL) are pass receivers who can line up anywhere, as long as they are at least a yard off the line.

Defensive formations can be radically different, but here's a fairly typical "4-3" defense:

DE DT DT DE

CB . . OLB MLB OLB . . CB

. . FS SS

DT = Defensive tackle: tries to plow through the offensive live

DE = Defensive end: generally tries to run around the offensive line

OLB = Outside linebacker: outside containment, either run-stoppage or pass coverage

MLB = Middle linebacker: covers everything :-)

CB = Cornerback: one-on-one coverage of the receivers

SS = Strong safety: usually covers the offensive backs

FS = Free safety: faster, usually assists in pass coverage

The cornerbacks and safeties are collectively referred to as "defensive backs."

Other defensive formations include a "3-4" (ony three on the defensive line and four linebackers), or a "Nickel" (replacing one linebacker with a fifth defensive back).

Does a drop kick have to make contact with the ground in the nfl?

Yes, that is the very definition of a drop kick in every sport that allows it. A drop kick is a type of kick whereby the ball bounces off the ground before kicking it. It is a legal play not only in the NFL but in the CFL, association football (soccer), rugby, Arena football, and Australian rules football.

What if an onside kick bounces back?

As long as it goes 10 yards before bouncing back it is a legal kick

In the NFL what occurs when there is a defensive pass interference?

Automatic First DownThere shall be no interference with a forward pass thrown from behind the line, is one rule about interference.

Defensive pass interference is called when a defensive player interferes with a receiver's attempt to catch the ball. If the defender makes contact with the receiver, it is pass interference, unless the contact is incidental, or done in order to make a play on the ball. For example the defensive player can knock the ball down, even if he has to contact the receiver to do it. But he cannot push the receiver, trip him, grab his arm, pull his shirt, etc. Typically referees will call pass interference if the defensive player makes contact with the receiver but is not looking back at the ball.

When defensive pass interference is called, the offense receives an automatic first down, and the ball is placed where the interference occurred. If the interference occurs in the end zone, the ball is placed on the one yard line. Pass interference cannot be challenged once called.

Official who rules in place of another?

An official who takes the position of another official is usually called a substitute, reserve, or replacement official.

Is the Fumblerooski play illegal?

I think it is if you are refering to the play that Nebraska used to use.

How many referees are in a football game?

There are seven on field officials in an American football game: referee, umpire, head linesman, line judge, side judge, field judge, back judge.

Click on the 'NFL Officials' link on this page to read about the duties that each official has during a game.

Is it the front edge of the goal line or the rear edge that determines the goal plane?

The front edge. In other words, if any part of the ball is over any part of the white stripe, a touchdown is scored.

How many points in a fake field goal?

If the team is faking the field goal on an extra point, or PAT, (point after touchdown), and successfully make it in the endzone, their team receives two points.

But if the team is faking the field goal before they have scored a touchdown, and successfully make it into the endzone, their team receives six points, and get to try the extra point on the play after.

What is metallicas favorite football team?

Metallica's favorite football team is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Thrash Gods, Metallica, would deffinalty support the most thrashing football team.

What type of kick is used to transfer possession of the ball in American football?

Punt - which you do if you can not get a first down after 3 plays. Or a kick off - which is what you do after you score to give the other team the ball.

Why isn't the Lambeau Leap penalized as a celebration?

Because its a "tradition". Although this is hypocritical because there is a penalty against premeditated celebrations, and this one is so premeditated has its own name.