ShootOut Style Coaches I need clarity On Offense setup

[GrandMasterKC]

Coach,

Here it is right from the rule book:

3.1.12 Line of Scrimmage
3.1.12.1 The line of scrimmage for each team is a yard line (plane) passing through the end of the ball nearest a team’s own goal line. The term scrimmage line, or line, implies a play from scrimmage.

3.1.12.2 The line of scrimmage is based on positioning the center (snapper) at the point where the ball marker is placed. All other linemen are positioned one yard behind the snapper’s line.

3.1.12.3 Players on the offensive and defensive lines may not have their bases touching. There must be some space between bases, and the arms of the blockers must not overlap.

3.1.12.4 LINE PROGRESSION
The Line Progression will be in the following manner:

1 Center, 2Guards, 3Tackles, 4Tight Ends, 5Wide Receivers, 6QB, 7Running Backs

This will insure a constant progression, which limits stall tactics.

3.1.12.5 If this progression is not followed and coaches do have a tendency to slip players on with little time left on the clock, the player is ineligible and the play is still ran. Whoever the defensive player was covering on that play can now be readjusted along with another player to any other position on the field. He can be moved to any spot! If a fumble or interception occurs, the defensive team has an option of taking the play or the penalty, which will be illegal motion.


Note: If an offensive player is ineligible, the defensive team can readjust the defender not to that offensive player but anywhere else he wants to combat against the offense.
3.1.12.6 The offense must have 7 figures physically on the line of scrimmage. If there are more than 7 or less than 7, a 5-yard penalty will be enforced. Additionally, there can be no more than three men in the backfield, including the quarterback.

3.1.13 Neutral Zone, Start of Neutral Zone and Encroachment
3.1.13.1 The neutral zone is the space the length of the ball between the offense’s and the defense’s line of scrimmage (planes). It starts when the ball is ready for play.

3.1.13.2 A player is encroaching on the neutral zone when any part of his base is in it after the defense is set and the ball is ready to be snapped. A 5-yard penalty will be assessed.

3.1.13.3 Guards, tackles and the tight end(s) must be one-half yard behind the center.

3.1.13.4 To avoid any type of encroachment, it is recommended to lineup one yard off the ball (for both offense and defense)

3.1.13.5 Any violation of the neutral zone is a 5-yard penalty.

3.1.13.6 Exception: The offensive player who snaps the ball.

3.1.14 Offsides
3.1.14.1 Offsides. A player is offside when any part of his base is beyond the line of scrimmage or free kick line when the ball is put in play.

3.1.14.2 A cover corner is offside if any part of its body or base crosses the line of scrimmage. Reference 3.1.5.4

3.1.14.3 A 5-yard penalty will be assessed for any offside penalty.

[GrandMasterKC]

recieved the start of season. I want to play the best EF I can in our 1st BAM SuperBowl and beyond, I do not want to let penalties hurt the spirit of play. Doing some self maintanance prepping for the Big One...Thanks Again

Originally Posted by WallyJ

Coach,

Here it is right from the rule book:

3.1.12 Line of Scrimmage
3.1.12.1 The line of scrimmage for each team is a yard line (plane) passing through the end of the ball nearest a team’s own goal line. The term scrimmage line, or line, implies a play from scrimmage.

3.1.12.2 The line of scrimmage is based on positioning the center (snapper) at the point where the ball marker is placed. All other linemen are positioned one yard behind the snapper’s line.

3.1.12.3 Players on the offensive and defensive lines may not have their bases touching. There must be some space between bases, and the arms of the blockers must not overlap.

3.1.12.4 LINE PROGRESSION
The Line Progression will be in the following manner:

1 Center, 2Guards, 3Tackles, 4Tight Ends, 5Wide Receivers, 6QB, 7Running Backs

This will insure a constant progression, which limits stall tactics.

3.1.12.5 If this progression is not followed and coaches do have a tendency to slip players on with little time left on the clock, the player is ineligible and the play is still ran. Whoever the defensive player was covering on that play can now be readjusted along with another player to any other position on the field. He can be moved to any spot! If a fumble or interception occurs, the defensive team has an option of taking the play or the penalty, which will be illegal motion.


Note: If an offensive player is ineligible, the defensive team can readjust the defender not to that offensive player but anywhere else he wants to combat against the offense.
3.1.12.6 The offense must have 7 figures physically on the line of scrimmage. If there are more than 7 or less than 7, a 5-yard penalty will be enforced. Additionally, there can be no more than three men in the backfield, including the quarterback.

3.1.13 Neutral Zone, Start of Neutral Zone and Encroachment
3.1.13.1 The neutral zone is the space the length of the ball between the offense’s and the defense’s line of scrimmage (planes). It starts when the ball is ready for play.

3.1.13.2 A player is encroaching on the neutral zone when any part of his base is in it after the defense is set and the ball is ready to be snapped. A 5-yard penalty will be assessed.

3.1.13.3 Guards, tackles and the tight end(s) must be one-half yard behind the center.

3.1.13.4 To avoid any type of encroachment, it is recommended to lineup one yard off the ball (for both offense and defense)

3.1.13.5 Any violation of the neutral zone is a 5-yard penalty.

3.1.13.6 Exception: The offensive player who snaps the ball.

3.1.14 Offsides
3.1.14.1 Offsides. A player is offside when any part of his base is beyond the line of scrimmage or free kick line when the ball is put in play.

3.1.14.2 A cover corner is offside if any part of its body or base crosses the line of scrimmage. Reference 3.1.5.4

3.1.14.3 A 5-yard penalty will be assessed for any offside penalty.

[FrustratedFinFan]

I am not sure I understand the line progression stuff. Is it possible to set up your offensive line in unorthodox configurations....like the Dolphin's wildcat... with two tackles on one side only???

[GrandMasterKC]

Originally Posted by WallyJ

Coach,

Here it is right from the rule book:

3.1.12 Line of Scrimmage
3.1.12.1 The line of scrimmage for each team is a yard line (plane) passing through the end of the ball nearest a team’s own goal line. The term scrimmage line, or line, implies a play from scrimmage.

3.1.12.2 The line of scrimmage is based on positioning the center (snapper) at the point where the ball marker is placed. All other linemen are positioned one yard behind the snapper’s line.

3.1.12.3 Players on the offensive and defensive lines may not have their bases touching. There must be some space between bases, and the arms of the blockers must not overlap.

3.1.12.4 LINE PROGRESSION
The Line Progression will be in the following manner:

1 Center, 2Guards, 3Tackles, 4Tight Ends, 5Wide Receivers, 6QB, 7Running Backs

This will insure a constant progression, which limits stall tactics.

3.1.12.5 If this progression is not followed and coaches do have a tendency to slip players on with little time left on the clock, the player is ineligible and the play is still ran. Whoever the defensive player was covering on that play can now be readjusted along with another player to any other position on the field. He can be moved to any spot! If a fumble or interception occurs, the defensive team has an option of taking the play or the penalty, which will be illegal motion.


Note: If an offensive player is ineligible, the defensive team can readjust the defender not to that offensive player but anywhere else he wants to combat against the offense.
3.1.12.6 The offense must have 7 figures physically on the line of scrimmage. If there are more than 7 or less than 7, a 5-yard penalty will be enforced. Additionally, there can be no more than three men in the backfield, including the quarterback.

3.1.13 Neutral Zone, Start of Neutral Zone and Encroachment
3.1.13.1 The neutral zone is the space the length of the ball between the offense’s and the defense’s line of scrimmage (planes). It starts when the ball is ready for play.

3.1.13.2 A player is encroaching on the neutral zone when any part of his base is in it after the defense is set and the ball is ready to be snapped. A 5-yard penalty will be assessed.

3.1.13.3 Guards, tackles and the tight end(s) must be one-half yard behind the center.

3.1.13.4 To avoid any type of encroachment, it is recommended to lineup one yard off the ball (for both offense and defense)

3.1.13.5 Any violation of the neutral zone is a 5-yard penalty.

3.1.13.6 Exception: The offensive player who snaps the ball.

3.1.14 Offsides
3.1.14.1 Offsides. A player is offside when any part of his base is beyond the line of scrimmage or free kick line when the ball is put in play.

3.1.14.2 A cover corner is offside if any part of its body or base crosses the line of scrimmage. Reference 3.1.5.4

3.1.14.3 A 5-yard penalty will be assessed for any offside penalty.

[mozeek]

what's the question?

[Geno H]

Originally Posted by FrustratedFinFan

I am not sure I understand the line progression stuff. Is it possible to set up your offensive line in unorthodox configurations....like the Dolphin's wildcat... with two tackles on one side only???

FFF,
The rule is referring to setting up your players before each play as in the offensive coach first places the center and then the gaurds then the tackles and so on and so forth. It is to prevent stall tactics in certain game situations.




Geno H

[GrandMasterKC]

Originally Posted by Geno H

FFF,
The rule is referring to setting up your players before each play as in the offensive coach first places the center and then the gaurds then the tackles and so on and so forth. It is to prevent stall tactics in certain game situations.




Geno H