It appears from the rules a coach needs to call
pass or
run after the "snap" simulation. At that point the QB, if PASS is called can only PASS or keep but NOT pitch even if ALL pitch criteria are met and conversely for a RUN call. As stated if you call PASS and want to get the ball to an RB behind your QB you throw it or use the sticks, however, if missed, wouldn't that be a free ball which would mandate a recovery?
Again, per what I interrupt from the rules, the same goes for calling a RUN after the "snap"...only the QB can keep or pitch to an RB, once gain if ALL pitch criteria is met.
I will say I am confused and could use a definitive answer as I have heard you
DO NOT need to call pass or run after the snap and can, as an example, just say QB, has the ball after snap, then do the 1 stop, and decide to pass or pitch within pitching criteria, of course prior to crossing LOS, going past 20 yds behind LOS, etc.
More ???...how many cover corners are allowed? Can we have extra bases, if they are "checked in"? I heard "lead tape" may be allowed??
Either way I still suc
...knowing the rules upfront will just help some of the newer players practice correctly, play a bit faster and speaking of myself, hopefully leave with a bit of confidence left
Bryan, Joel???
Thanks in advance, and looking forward,
Joe Ram