Thanks. That's how I believe I have seen the calls go the last few years.

Oct 21, 2024
1:52:50pm

Tricky All-American

I just wasn't' sure how that worked with the rule that the defensive player can still get back onside if no contact has occurred. Corn Pop's explanation below makes complete sense - thanks.

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Can any of you give a brief summary of the current offsides/false start rule as

Tricky

Oct 21, 1:09pm

The D has to simulate a snap count. So if they don't do anything verbally it

rcbyufan

Oct 21, 1:11pm

This is considered a delay of game on the defense and isn't a false start or

sandtrapcougar

Oct 21, 1:13pm

So you're saying that if the defensive player jumps, the offensive player can

Tricky

Oct 21, 1:18pm

Yes, as long as they are in an offside position and it can be considered that

sandtrapcougar

Oct 21, 1:31pm

Thanks. That's how I believe I have seen the calls go the last few years.

Tricky

Oct 21, 1:52pm

Correct

RGGeemer

Oct 21, 1:34pm

LOL at me not even reading the question. I basically thought I knew what he

rcbyufan

Oct 21, 1:52pm

But isn't there a rule that the offensive player no longer has to just sit still

Tricky

Oct 21, 1:15pm

If a defender jumps offsides and:

Corn Pop

Oct 21, 1:19pm

Thanks. I thought B was the case but wasn't certain. Any idea if B is also the

Tricky

Oct 21, 1:22pm

No, but I would think that rule likely trickled its way down to HS.

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