Misconceptions
Vs.
The Truth
Or
This is not
Saturday or Sunday
1.
Misconception
Two feet required inbounds for a
catch
1.
Truth
Only one foot required inbounds
for a catch
2.
Misconception
Defense can be “offsides” and
get back
2.
Truth
No one can enter the neutral
zone and get back.
3.
Misconception
Uncatchable pass rules out
interference
3.
Truth
There is no “uncatchable” rule in
high school football
4.
Misconception
Quarterback out of the pocket
can ground the ball
4.
Truth
Intentional grounding is not
related to the “pocket”.
5.
Misconception
Restrictions on punt team players
going downfield
5.
Truth
No restrictions on when punt
team can go downfield.
6.
Misconception
Missed Field Goal goes back to
line of scrimmage
6.
Truth
Missed Field Goal is treated like a
punt. It becomes dead when it
enters the end zone.
7.
Misconception
Automatic first down on face
mask personal foul
7.
Truth
Only automatics are roughings (3)
and pass interference.
8.
Misconception
Interference possible on all legal
forward passes
8.
Truth
No interference if ball does not
cross the line of scrimmage.
9.
Misconception
Defense can return ball for a
score on a missed PAT.
9.
Truth
Once defense obtains possession
on a missed PAT, the play is
over.
10.
Misconception
FG/PAT holder can throw a pass
from the knee.
10.
Truth
Holder must rise from knee to
continue to play.
Thanks for your attention.