Football Rules in PicturesDon Schiffer, Lud Duroska Now in its 10th edition, with more than 60,000 copies sold in previous editions, this popular Sports Rules in Pictures title has been completely revised and updated. A practical book of illustrations and explanations, it is an essential aid to players and spectators, explaining professional, college, and high school game rules. |
Contents
Foreword by MEL HEIN | 6 |
YARDAGE CHAIN AND DOWN MARKER | 13 |
THE OFFENSE | 20 |
Copyright | |
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15 yards 5-yard penalty advance the ball attempt backward pass ball is dead ball is kicked ball is snapped block blocker clip crossbar defensive lineman defensive player Delay of game double foul downfield dropkick eligible player eligible receiver end line end zone endlines feet field goal field of play five yards free kick fumble goal line goal posts hands or arms illegal touching inbound lines incomplete pass ineligible infraction INTENTIONAL GROUNDING interception kicking team kickoff line of scrimmage lineman loose ball Mel Hein minutes motion National Football League neutral zone Offensive pass interference offensive team official offside opponent out-of-bounds passer penalized 5 yards penalty is 15 permitted personal foul place-kick possession previous spot Professional football punt push quarterback receiving team recover Referee rules runner safety scrimmage line sideline spot of foul tackle team's teammate touchdown touches the ground try-for-point unsportsmanlike conduct yard line yardage