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	Eligible receiver - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Of the players on the line of scrimmage, only the two players on the ends of the line of scrimmage are eligible receivers.
		This can often happen when a flanker or slot receiver, who is supposed to line up behind the line of scrimmage, instead lines up on the line of scrimmage between the offensive line and a split end.
		In the American game, eligible receivers may only move parallel to the line of scrimmage, only one eligible receiver may be in motion at any given time before the snap of the ball, and if forward motion has occurred, the receiver must be still for a full second before the snap.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eligible_receiver (544 words)

	Line of scrimmage - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In American and Canadian football the line of scrimmage is the imaginary transverse line crossing the football field across its narrower dimension, which passes through the last position of the football, after the end of the most recent play and following the assessment of any penalty yards.
		When the players of both teams line up to begin the next play, no member of either team may, prior to the snap of the ball, cross the line of scrimmage.
		Two video processing devices known as Sportvision 1st and Ten allows broadcasts of American football to include a visible line which may represent the line of scrimmage or the minimum distance that the ball must be moved for the offensive team to achieve a first down.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Line_of_scrimmage (253 words)

	Line of Scrimmage
		The scrimmage line simply marks an imaginary boundary between them, spanning the breadth of the field and running parallel to the goal line.
		For the defensive team, being on the line is a simple matter: any player within a yard of his own line of scrimmage is considered "on the line." For the offensive team, however, the matter is more complicated.
		The scrimmage line's importance doesn't evaporate with the snap and the end of the dead ball interval.
	www.roizen.com /ron/scrimmage.htm (1668 words)

	Definition of Glossary of American football
		For each team in American football, the line of scrimmage is thru the point of the ball closest to their end line.
		In Canadian football, the line of scrimmage of the defensive team is one yard their side of the ball.
		The line is 10 yards in advance of where the ball was to be snapped for the previous first down.
	www.wordiq.com /definition/Glossary_of_American_football (4097 words)

	THUNDER BAY MINOR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION - (Thunder Bay, ON) - powered by LeagueLineup.com
		ineligble reciever - A player on the line of scrimmage (with at least one teammate on on either side of him) who cannot legally catch a pass or - on a pass play - be downfield before a pass is thrown.
		The ball is placed on the 45-yard line where all players on the kicking team must remain until the ball is kicked.
		The defensive and offensive lines of scrimmage are located on either end of the neutral zone and mark the ball's position at the start of each down.
	www.leaguelineup.com /miscinfo.asp?menuid=31&cmenuid=31&url=tbmfa&sid=107919477 (648 words)

	Offensive line strong in scrimmage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Line play is paramount in any football game.
		Last year, one of the keys for USC on the season was the injury-riddled line, which never had a chance to come together as a unit.
		Time will tell, but the offensive line is working hard to live up to Barry's goal of being the "complete package" of pass-and-run blocking in the 1997 season.
	www.usc.edu /student-affairs/dt/V130/N62/01-offensive.62s.html (843 words)

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		Definitions An offensive player is on the line of scrimmage when he/she faces his/her opponent’s goal line with the line of his/her shoulders approximately parallel and his/her head breaking the plane of an imaginary line drawn through the waistline of the snapper and parallel to the line of scrimmage.
		The scrimmage line for Team A is the yard line and its vertical plane which passes through the point of the ball nearest its own goal line.
		When the punt is announced, it may be punted via a protected scrimmage kick or the punting team may choose to have the ball walked to a point 30 yards from the line of scrimmage, not to go inside the 15 yard line.
	org.elon.edu /camprec/documents/rules/flagfootball_rules.doc (2440 words)

	Math Forum - Geometry Problem of the Week
		I obtained this answer by figuring that the ratio of 50 yards to the goal line with a 9.25 feet variance (half the width of the field goal posts) is the same as 7 yards at the line of scrimmage to the variable.
		This was obtained by figuring that the 9 feet of height at the line of scrimmage, 7 yards away (or 21 feet), is the same as 10 feet of height at the goal post to 23.33 feet it will go past the goal post before it hits the ground.
		Next I drew a line through the larger triangle where the line of scrimmage was located, which created a smaller triangle within the larger triangle that could be used as a proportional triangle to calculate the measurements of the ball when traveling over the line of scrimmage.
	mathforum.org /pow/solutio52.html (2219 words)

	Football Glossary
		a pass thrown by a team closer to the opponent’s goal line; a team is allowed to throw only one forward pass per play, and it must be thrown from behind the team’s line of scrimmage.
		a pass thrown to a teammate backwards from the team’s line of scrimmage or parallel to it; unlike a forward pass (which can be thrown only once per play), players may lateral the ball as often as they want.
		the boundary line that runs the length of the field along each side; a ball carrier or ball that touches or crosses the sideline is out of bounds.
	www.sportsbook-sportsbook.com /sports_football_glossary.htm (2672 words)

	Flagrules
		If a punt crosses the scrimmage line and touches a player from either team and then hits the ground, the ball is dead at that spot and belongs to the receiving team.
		Exception- When a player intercepts a forward pass or catches a scrimmage kick between their five-yard line and their goal line and their momentum carries them into the end zone where the ball becomes dead, the ball will belong to the receiving team at the spot of the catch or reception.
		There are no restrictions: during a run by a male runner once the ball is beyond the offensive scrimmage line; during a run by a female runner, and after a change of possession.
	www.people.memphis.edu /~studentlife/camprec/flagrules.html (1873 words)

	Football.com - CFL Football (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The line of scrimmage is an imaginary line, extending from side-line to side-line, parallel to the goal-line, and passing through the point of the ball farthest from Team A's goal-line.
		The scrimmage zone is the area extending one yard on each side of the line of scrimmage and from side-line to side-line.
		All Team A players positioned in the scrimmage zone from offensive tackle to offensive tackle inclusive or having assumed a three or four point stance within one yard of the line of scrimmage shall be required to remain motionless for at least one second immediately prior to the snap of the ball.
	www.football.com /cfl/rules/rule4.shtml (2131 words)

	MiamiDolphins.com: Locker Room (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		During a kick from scrimmage, only the end men, as eligible receivers on the line of scrimmage at the time of the snap, are permitted to go beyond the line before the ball is kicked.
		Exception: An eligible receiver who, at the snap, is aligned or in motion behind the line and more than one yard outside the end man on his side of the line, clearly making him the outside receiver, replaces that end man as the player eligible to go downfield after the snap.
		Fouls during a punt are enforced from the previous spot (line of scrimmage).
	www.miamidolphins.com /lockerroom/rulesofthegame/kicksfromscrimmage.asp (579 words)

	College Football Encyclopedia - Introduction
		The rule requiring that at least seven offensive players be on the line of scrimmage at the snap of the ball was experimented with as early as 1895, but was not permanently adopted until 1910.
		At the same time the scrimmage line for conversion attempts was moved back one yard to the 3-yard line, where it originally had been established in 1924 (it had been on the 5-yard line in 1922-23, but was moved to the 2-yard line in 1929).
		Goal posts, originally placed on the goal line, were moved back 10 yards to the rear of the end zone in 1927 in an effort to avert injuries by ball carriers or other players running into the uprights.
	www.footballencyclopedia.com /cfeintro.htm (2391 words)

	PVAMU - DSAL - Intramurals - Rules FT Playing Rules
		Minimum offensive line players - the offensive team must have at least 4 players on their scrimmage line at the snap.
		Penalty: 5 yards from the line of scrimmage.
		Behind the line of scrimmage any number of backward passes may be thrown.
	www.pvamu.edu /studentactivities/OSAL-Office/Intramural/IntraGaRules/IntraFtBl/IntraRulesFTFlag.html (1049 words)

	Rom Gilbert Football Home Page - Plays of the Week (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Rule 1-4-2-b: On a scrimmage down, at least five offensive players on the scrimmage line shall be numbered 50 through 79.
		(Exception: During a scrimmage kick formation, a player who by his initial position on the line of scrimmage, is an exception to the 50-79 mandatory numbering remains an ineligible receiver during the down until a legal forward pass is touched by a Team B player.
		He must be positioned on the line of scrimmage and between the end players on the line of scrimmage.
	members.atlantic.net /~gilbertr/p-0006.htm (682 words)

	NFL Rules
		Line Judge is to observe his receiver until he moves at least seven yards downfield.
		Line Judge has primary responsibility to rule whether or not passer is behind or beyond line of scrimmage when pass is made.
		During punting situations, Line Judge remains at line of scrimmage to be sure that only the end men move downfield until kick has been made.
	www.angelfire.com /ia3/coltsnflrules/1.htm (1320 words)

	Eaton Cleveland Corporate Challenge 2004
		Each team is afforded 30 seconds from the time the ball is set on the line of scrimmage and the official blows his whistle to run their next play.
		The kicking team may not cross the line of scrimmage until the ball is kicked.
		It is a 5 yard penalty from the original line of scrimmage and a loss of down.
	www.hermescleveland.com /corp_challenge/events/2004/football.shtml (1996 words)

	Welcome to American Indoor
		The line of scrimmage is defined as within 1 yard of the ball but not on the defense's side of the ball.
		During the last 4-minutes of the game a delay penalty is 5 yards from the line of scrimmage and a warning that the next and any additional delays by the offending team will result in automatic change of possession at the existing line of scrimmage.
		With 2 officials the line judge MUST be positioned on the line of scrimmage opposite the clock.
	www.americanindoorsports.com /pages/rules/7on7flag.html (4327 words)

	Line of scrimmage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In American and Canadian football the line of scrimmage is the imaginary transverse line crossing football field across its narrower dimension which through the last position of the football the end of the most recent play following the assessment of any penalty yards.
		When the players of both teams line to begin the next play no member either team may prior to the snap of the ball cross the line scrimmage.
		In order for there to be legal beginning of a play a certain of the players on the offensive team including certain eligible receivers must be at on or within few inches of the line of scrimmage.
	www.freeglossary.com /Line_of_scrimmage (527 words)

	NFL Draft: COREY SIMON, Defensive line
		Posted 10 hits (6 solos) as he sacked QB Brandon Streeter for a 4-yard loss late in the fourth quarter and made 3 stops behind the line of scrimmage in a 17-14 decision.
		Ranked third on the team with 65 tackles (37 solos)...Led the Seminoles with five sacks for minus 40 yards and 16 stops for losses of 69 yards...His 16 tackles behind the line of scrimmage rank third on the school’s season-record list...Forced two fumbles and recovered another...Deflected five passes.
		Was in on 3 tackles, including a pair of stops behind the line of scrimmage.
	www.jsonline.com /packer/rev/apr00/defensiveline-coreysimon.asp?format=print (575 words)

	RULE 6
		Art 2...A line shall be established 10-yards from team A's kicking line and shall be known as team B's restraining line.
		Art 6...A scrimmage kick that is untouched by team B prior to striking the ground on or behind team B's goal line is dead.
		Previously touched scrimmage kicks or those caught in the ed zone may be downed for a touchback or run out.
	www.puc.edu /flagball/rule_6.htm (744 words)

	NFL Draft: FRED ROBBINS, Defensive line
		Opened the season with 5 tackles (4 solos), a quarterback pressure, 2 sacks for minus 10 yards and 3 stops behind the line of scrimmage.
		Collected 5 tackles with 2 stops behind the line of scrimmage, including a 10-yard sack of QB Joey Hamilton that stopped a last ditch scoring drive to preserve a 26-23 victory.
		Model of consistency for the Demon Deacons, registering at least one tackle behind the line of scrimmage in seven games, including the last five contests...Started all year, recording 56 tackles (39 solos) with three sacks for minus 21 yards and nine stops for losses of 33 yards...Deflected two passes.
	www.jsonline.com /packer/rev/apr00/defensiveline-fredrobbins.asp?format=print (657 words)

	Line Of Scrimmage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Line of Scrimmage: Battered Seahawks Were Impressive On Sunday
		* Line of Scrimmage**: Week 6 - Martz Situation is Bad for Rams...
		The record through five weeks is a healthy 48-26 (.649) without the line, and a decent 42-31-1 (.574) with it.
	www.wikiverse.org /line-of-scrimmage (328 words)

	IWFFA Rules 2005 pg 8 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Inside the first 5 yards from the line of scrimmage, is an area where the defender and offensive
		Cross the line of scrimmage as long as they make no contact with offensive team and are back behind the line of scrimmage before the snap.
		Once punting team is "set" no one should move before ball crosses line of scrimmage.
	www.iwffa.com /iwffarules2005pg8.html (653 words)

	NCAA Merchandise - Best pricing
		A lateral is a pass thrown to a teammate backwards from the teams line of scrimmage or parallel to it; unlike a forward pass (which can be thrown only once per play), players may lateral the ball as often as they want.
		The line of scrimmage is the imaginary line which no player may cross before the snap; each team has its own line of scrimmage, separated by the neutral zone.
		In 1972 miamis unheralded defense teamed with a celebrated offense led by quarterbacks bob griese and earl morrall, and the dolphins compiled a record of 14 wins and 0 lossesbecoming the only team to finish a nfl regular season undefeated.
	www.scorehere.com /NCAA-Merchandiseo.html (229 words)

	IM Flag Football Rules (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		K. A ball snapped from scrimmage that hits the ground and does not reach the intended receiver is considered dead at the spot where it hit the ground.
		F. A ball that strikes the ground before or after reaching the punter on a punt from the line of scrimmage the ball is dead at the spot where it struck the ground and it counts as a down.
		The receiving team must remain 10-yard s away from the line of scrimmage and the rules pertaining to punt returns are in effect.
	www.par.ucsb.edu /recsports/intramurals/sports/FlagFootball/flag_football_rules.htm (2066 words)

	touch football net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Any number of forward passes are allowed from behind the Line Of Scrimmage.
		An incomplete forward pass behind the Line Of Scrimmage is considered a dead ball, an incomplete backwards pass, including a muffed snap, is a live ball.
		Ineligibles should raise their hand as they approach the line so the defense can identify them before the ball is snapped.
	www.touchfootball.net /offense.html (543 words)

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