I'm not big on trick plays but this is one I liked. The KHSAA is not mandated to follow the National Federation of State High School Associations. Usually they go along. Often they break a rule in slowly or modify it. Does anyone know if it has been adopted by the KHSAA yet? I like the play as long as the offical is notified. If they know its going to happen how can it be a burden. Just like the NFL, they are trying to dull down the game.:fight:

I'm confident that the KHSAA will follow any editorial rules changes not covered under the State Association Adoptions Table listed in Rule 1-7.

 

The complete list of 2006 NFHS Rules Changes can be found here:

 

http://www.nkoafootball.org/ruleschange06.html

 

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What if the pass is thrown backwards? EX: A team is one the 5 yd line (close to scoring) and the tackle cathes the ball on the 7yd line (QB throws the ball backwards to him)? This is not a forward pass.

Legal.

 

Rule 7-4-2...If a fumble or backward pass is caught or recovered by any player, he may advance.

 

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I don't think i've ever seen it ran during a game, it can't be that much of a burden for the refs if it's that rare.

I hate this :mad: This play has always been one of the best trick plays ever. I am not big on trick plays but they are a good weapon for a team if used sparingly and in the right situation. Bad ruling imo. :mad: :fight: :cry:

Legal.

 

Rule 7-4-2...If a fumble or backward pass is caught or recovered by any player, he may advance.

 

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That goes to the old trick play where the QB throws (skips the ball off the ground) to the slot lined up behind the line. 9 times out of 10 the defense thinks it's an incomplete pass and the reciever can throw it to someone running downfield uncovered. I don't know if you can still do that, but it's still deception...though creative.

That goes to the old trick play where the QB throws (skips the ball off the ground) to the slot lined up behind the line. 9 times out of 10 the defense thinks it's an incomplete pass and the reciever can throw it to someone running downfield uncovered. I don't know if you can still do that, but it's still deception...though creative.

 

You used to be able to throw multiple forward passes behind the line of scrimmage. That changed last year and now you only get to throw one. I have only seen this a few times, and the deception worked.

 

However, a backwards pass is simply a lateral and is a live ball to be advanced or thrown as long as the passer is behind the line of scrimmage whether it hit the ground or not. It really isn't any different than an errant pitch in that regards.

You used to be able to throw multiple forward passes behind the line of scrimmage. That changed last year and now you only get to throw one. I have only seen this a few times, and the deception worked.

 

However, a backwards pass is simply a lateral and is a live ball to be advanced or thrown as long as the passer is behind the line of scrimmage whether it hit the ground or not. It really isn't any different than an errant pitch in that regards.

 

The point of the play though is deception of kids not knowing the rules, that when the pass to the reciever behind the line of scrimmage hits the ground. Sometimes the defense thinks it's an incomplete pass. It takes a lot of acting out of the reciever to get it to work.

 

My favorite trick play of all time which is very illegal now is "wrong ball", but since they ruled out the side-snap you can't run it effectively.

 

Jack Haskins @ Lone Oak still tries to run the Lonesome Polecat, and Fort Campbell busted them on it last season. The reciever never came within the numbers or X feet of the huddle pre-play and the FC defensive backs started yelling polecat polecat...the refs finally looked up and threw the flag.

 

Legend or myth also says that Mojo Hollowell @ Catholic would send in an extra man on kick off coverage once the line judge went by after the kick was off. :lol:

One of my favorites was something South Laurel used to do. They would line up for a FG or PAT, then the holder would begin running towards the sideline yelling 'Where's the Tee, I need the Tee', he was moving backwards from the line of scrimmage, the center would snap the ball to the kicker, and the kicker would throw a pass. The defense would normally relax when the holder began running to the sidelines making them much more vunerable. It was fun to watch!

One of my favorites was something South Laurel used to do. They would line up for a FG or PAT, then the holder would begin running towards the sideline yelling 'Where's the Tee, I need the Tee', he was moving backwards from the line of scrimmage, the center would snap the ball to the kicker, and the kicker would throw a pass. The defense would normally relax when the holder began running to the sidelines making them much more vunerable. It was fun to watch!

This one is specifically mentioned in the NFHS casebook.

 

Unfair Acts, NFHS Rule 9-9-3...Neither team shall commit any act which, in the opinion of the referee, tends to make a travesty of the game.

 

Penalty: Unsportsmanlike Conduct prior to the snap.

 

Comment: Football has been and always will be a game of deception and trickery involving multiple shifts, unusual formations and creative plays. However, actions or verbiage designed to confuse the defense into believing there is a problem and a snap isn't imminent is beyond the scope of sportsmanship and is illegal.

 

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My favorite play of all time is the "naked bootleg". If the QB really, really, sells it to the defense that he has handed the ball off to the RB and continues to watch him the whole time until he gets around the end, it's the greatest play. Years ago we use to direct snap to the RB between the QB's legs and the QB would act as if he had fumbled the snap, another good one!