Region One Football Officials Association RULE TOPICS Legal Snaps We Are All Here to Learn

Legal Snap Definition: Rule 2-40 Passing or handing the ball backward from its position on the ground Begins when snapper first moves ball legally (other than adjustments) Snap must (a) be quick & continuous backward motion; (b) immediately leave snappers hand(s); (c) touch a Back or the ground before touching a Lineman Does the snap have to occur between the snappers legs? Legal Snaps   Definition (Rule 2, Section 40) Passing or handing the ball backward from its position on the ground Begins when snapper first moves ball legally (other than adjustments) Snap must (a) be quick and continuous backward motion; (b) immediately leave snappers hand(s); (c) touch a Back or the ground before touching a Lineman Does the snap have to occur between the snappers legs? NO

Legal Snaps: Rule 7-1 Adjustment: snapper may lift ball for lateral rotation Following ready for play & after touching the ball, the snapper shall not: Remove both hands Make motion the simulates a snap Fail to clearly pause before snap Following adjustment, lift or move ball (other than legal snap) Dead ball or live ball foul? Adjustment: snapper may lift ball for lateral rotation Following ready for play & after touching the ball, the snapper shall not: Remove both hands Make motion the simulates a snap Fail to clearly pause before snap Following adjustment, lift or move ball (other than legal snap) Dead ball or live ball foul? DEAD BALL

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