Offsetting Fouls Jason McArthur

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3 EXCEPTIONS OFFSETTING FOULS Rule 10-1-4 If live ball fouls by both teams are reported to the referee, the fouls offset and the down is repeated. 3 EXCEPTIONS

EXCEPTION #1 OFFSETTING FOULS Rule 10-1-4 EXCEPTION #1 When there is a change of team possession during a down, and the team last gaining possession had not fouled before last gaining possession, it may refuse offsetting fouls and thereby retain possession after completion of the penalty for its foul.

“Clean Hands Exception” OFFSETTING FOULS Rule 10-1-4 “Clean Hands Exception” EXCEPTION #1 When there is a change of team possession during a down, and the team last gaining possession had not fouled before last gaining possession, it may refuse offsetting fouls and thereby retain possession after completion of the penalty for its foul.

“Clean Hands Exception” OFFSETTING FOULS Rule 10-1-4 “Clean Hands Exception” When there is a change of team possession during a down, and the team last gaining possession had not fouled before last gaining possession, it may refuse offsetting fouls and thereby retain possession after completion of the penalty for its foul.

“Clean Hands Exception” OFFSETTING FOULS Rule 10-1-4 “Clean Hands Exception” When there is a change of team possession during a down, and the team last gaining possession had not fouled before last gaining possession, it may refuse offsetting fouls and thereby retain possession after completion of the penalty for its foul.

“Clean Hands Exception” OFFSETTING FOULS Rule 10-1-4 “Clean Hands Exception” When there is a change of team possession during a down, and the team last gaining possession had not fouled before last gaining possession, it may refuse offsetting fouls and thereby retain possession after completion of the penalty for its foul.

“Clean Hands Exception” OFFSETTING FOULS Rule 10-1-4 “Clean Hands Exception” When there is a change of team possession during a down, and the team last gaining possession had not fouled before last gaining possession, it may refuse offsetting fouls and thereby retain possession after completion of the penalty for its foul.

“PSK Exception” EXCEPTION #2 OFFSETTING FOULS Rule 10-1-4 “PSK Exception” EXCEPTION #2 When Team B’s foul is governed by postscrimmage kick (PSK) rules, Team B may refuse offsetting fouls and accept postscrimmage kick (PSK) enforcement.

• Team B foul during a scrimmage kick play OFFSETTING FOULS Rule 10-1-4 PSK Requirements • Team B foul during a scrimmage kick play • Not a try, successful field goal, extra period • Ball crosses the NZ • Foul occurs 3 or more yards beyond NZ • Foul occurs before end of kick • Team B will next put the ball in play

“PSK Exception” OFFSETTING FOULS Rule 10-1-4 “PSK Exception” When Team B’s foul is governed by postscrimmage kick (PSK) rules, Team B may refuse offsetting fouls and accept postscrimmage kick (PSK) enforcement.

“Try and Extra Period Exception” OFFSETTING FOULS Rule 10-1-4 “Try and Extra Period Exception” EXCEPTION #3 Rules 8-3-4-c and 3-1-3-g-3 (during a try or extra period after Team B possession)

“Try and Extra Period Exception” OFFSETTING FOULS Rule 10-1-4 “Try and Extra Period Exception” Rules 8-3-4-c FOULS DURING A TRY AFTER CHANGE OF TEAM POSSESSION If both teams foul during the (try) down and Team B had not fouled before the change of possession, the fouls offset, the down is not repeated, and the try is over.

“Try and Extra Period Exception” OFFSETTING FOULS Rule 10-1-4 “Try and Extra Period Exception” Rules 8-3-4-c FOULS DURING A TRY AFTER CHANGE OF TEAM POSSESSION If both teams foul during the (try) down and Team B had not fouled before the change of possession, the fouls offset, the down is not repeated, and the try is over.

“Try and Extra Period Exception” OFFSETTING FOULS Rule 10-1-4 “Try and Extra Period Exception” Rules 8-3-4-c and 3-1-3-g-3 (during a try or extra period after Team B possession)

“Try and Extra Period Exception” OFFSETTING FOULS Rule 10-1-4 “Try and Extra Period Exception” 3-1-3-g-3 FOULS AFTER A CHANGE OF TEAM POSSESSION (IN EXTRA PERIODS) If both teams foul during the down (in an extra period) and Team B had not fouled before the change of possession, the fouls offset and the down is not repeated.

THREE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN BOTH TEAMS COMMIT LIVE-BALL FOULS

THREE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN BOTH TEAMS COMMIT LIVE-BALL FOULS

1. Was there a change of possession during the down? THREE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN BOTH TEAMS COMMIT LIVE-BALL FOULS 1. Was there a change of possession during the down? IF NO  OFFSET (no options, replay down) IF YES  Go to Question 2

1. Was there a change of possession during the down? THREE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN BOTH TEAMS COMMIT LIVE-BALL FOULS 1. Was there a change of possession during the down? 2. Did the team last gaining possession foul before last gaining possession? 2. Did the team last gaining possession get it with “clean hands”? 2. Did the team last gaining possession get it with “clean hands” (or commit a PSK foul)? IF NO  OFFSET (no options, replay down) IF YES  Try or extra period possession series is over (if applicable). Otherwise go to Question 3

1. Was there a change of possession during the down? THREE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN BOTH TEAMS COMMIT LIVE-BALL FOULS 1. Was there a change of possession during the down? 2. Did the team last gaining possession get it with “clean hands” (or commit a PSK foul)? 3. What does the team last gaining possession want to do? -Offset fouls / Replay the down -Decline other team’s foul / Have its foul enforced / Retain possession

1. Was there a change of possession during the down? THREE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN BOTH TEAMS COMMIT LIVE-BALL FOULS 1. Was there a change of possession during the down? 2. Did the team last gaining possession get it with “clean hands” (or commit a PSK foul)? 3. What does the team last gaining possession want to do? THE CHOICE BELONGS TO THE TEAM LAST GAINING POSSESSION

RULE 10-1-1-b Any penalty may be declined, but a disqualified player must leave the game whether the penalty is accepted or declined.

RULE 10-1-1-b Any penalty may be declined, but a disqualified player must leave the game whether the penalty is accepted or declined. When the team last gaining possession declines offsetting fouls in order to retain possession, the other team still has the option to decline that team’s foul(s) and take the RESULT OF THE PLAY.

Dead Ball Fouls (Rule 10-1-5) OFFSETTING FOULS Dead Ball Fouls (Rule 10-1-5) Penalties for dead-ball fouls are administered separately and in order of occurrence. EXCEPTION

Dead Ball Fouls (Rule 10-1-5) OFFSETTING FOULS Dead Ball Fouls (Rule 10-1-5) EXCEPTION: When dead-ball unsportsmanlike or dead-ball personal fouls by both teams are reported to the referee and before any of the penalties have been completed…

Dead Ball Fouls (Rule 10-1-5) OFFSETTING FOULS Dead Ball Fouls (Rule 10-1-5) EXCEPTION: When dead-ball unsportsmanlike or dead-ball personal fouls by both teams are reported to the referee and before any of the penalties have been completed… the fouls offset, the number or type of down established before the fouls occurred is unaffected, and the penalties are canceled, except that any disqualified player must leave the game.

Dead Ball Fouls (Rule 10-1-5) OFFSETTING FOULS Dead Ball Fouls (Rule 10-1-5) EXCEPTION: When dead-ball unsportsmanlike or dead-ball personal fouls by both teams are reported to the referee and before any of the penalties have been completed… the fouls offset, the number or type of down established before the fouls occurred is unaffected, and the penalties are canceled, except that any disqualified player must leave the game.

Live-ball fouls DO NOT OFFSET Dead-ball fouls OFFSETTING FOULS Live Ball - Dead Ball Fouls (Rule 10-1-6) Live-ball fouls DO NOT OFFSET Dead-ball fouls

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? EXAMPLE #1 A 3rd/10 from the A-25. Team A has five players in the backfield at the snap. QB A12’s legal forward pass is intercepted by B30 at the A-40. B30 runs to the A-5 where he is downed. During B30’s run, B65 blocked below the waist at the A-18. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams?

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? EXAMPLE #1 A 3rd/10 from the A-25. Team A has five players in the backfield at the snap. QB A12’s legal forward pass is intercepted by B30 at the A-40. B30 runs to the A-5 where he is downed. During B30’s run, B65 blocked below the waist at the A-18. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams?

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? EXAMPLE #1 A 3rd/10 from the A-25. Team A has five players in the backfield at the snap. QB A12’s legal forward pass is intercepted by B30 at the A-40. B30 runs to the A-5 where he is downed. During B30’s run, B65 blocked below the waist at the A-18. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? ANSWER: YES

Was there a change of possession during the down? EXAMPLE #1 A 3rd/10 from the A-25. Team A has five players in the backfield at the snap. QB A12’s legal forward pass is intercepted by B30 at the A-40. B30 runs to the A-5 where he is downed. During B30’s run, B65 blocked below the waist at the A-18. Was there a change of possession during the down?

Was there a change of possession during the down? EXAMPLE #1 A 3rd/10 from the A-25. Team A has five players in the backfield at the snap. QB A12’s legal forward pass is intercepted by B30 at the A-40. B30 runs to the A-5 where he is downed. During B30’s run, B65 blocked below the waist at the A-18. Was there a change of possession during the down? ANSWER: YES

“Clean Hands Exception” Applies EXAMPLE #1 A 3rd/10 from the A-25. Team A has five players in the backfield at the snap. QB A12’s legal forward pass is intercepted by B30 at the A-40. B30 runs to the A-5 where he is downed. During B30’s run, B65 blocked below the waist at the A-18. Did the team last gaining possession get it with “clean hands” (or commit PSK foul) ? ANSWER: YES “Clean Hands Exception” Applies

“Clean Hands Exception” OFFSETTING FOULS Rule 10-1-4 “Clean Hands Exception” When there is a change of team possession during a down, and the team last gaining possession had not fouled before last gaining possession, it may refuse offsetting fouls and thereby retain possession after completion of the penalty for its foul.

“Clean Hands Exception” OFFSETTING FOULS Rule 10-1-4 “Clean Hands Exception” When there is a change of team possession during a down, and the team last gaining possession had not fouled before last gaining possession, it may refuse offsetting fouls and thereby retain possession after completion of the penalty for its foul.

EXAMPLE #1 A 3rd/10 from the A-25. Team A has five players in the backfield at the snap. QB A12’s legal forward pass is intercepted by B30 at the A-40. B30 runs to the A-5 where he is downed. During B30’s run, B65 blocked below the waist at the A-18.

THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLE Rule 2-33 and 10-2-2-c Team IN Possession Team NOT in Possession Team IN possession Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot Team NOT in possession Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot BEHIND SPOT OF THE FOUL BASIC SPOT Team IN possession Fouls BEYOND Basic Spot Team NOT in possession Fouls BEYOND Basic Spot BEYOND BASIC SPOT BASIC SPOT

THREE-AND-ONE PRINCIPLE Rule 2-33 and 10-2-2-c Team IN Possession Team NOT in Possession Team IN possession Fouls BEHIND Basic Spot BEHIND SPOT OF THE FOUL BEYOND

Team B will decline A’s illegal formation penalty. EXAMPLE #1 A 3rd/10 from the A-25. Team A has five players in the backfield at the snap. QB A12’s legal forward pass is intercepted by B30 at the A-40. B30 runs to the A-5 where he is downed. During B30’s run, B65 blocked below the waist at the A-18. Team B will decline A’s illegal formation penalty.

Team B will decline A’s illegal formation penalty. EXAMPLE #1 A 3rd/10 from the A-25. Team A has five players in the backfield at the snap. QB A12’s legal forward pass is intercepted by B30 at the A-40. B30 runs to the A-5 where he is downed. During B30’s run, B65 blocked below the waist at the A-18. Team B will decline A’s illegal formation penalty. Team A will accept B’s blocking below the waist penalty.

ANSWER: B Ist/10 at the A-33, EXAMPLE #1 A 3rd/10 from the A-25. Team A has five players in the backfield at the snap. QB A12’s legal forward pass is intercepted by B30 at the A-40. B30 runs to the A-5 where he is downed. During B30’s run, B65 blocked below the waist at the A-18. ANSWER: B Ist/10 at the A-33,

ANSWER: B Ist/10 at the A-33, snap EXAMPLE #1 A 3rd/10 from the A-25. Team A has five players in the backfield at the snap. QB A12’s legal forward pass is intercepted by B30 at the A-40. B30 runs to the A-5 where he is downed. During B30’s run, B65 blocked below the waist at the A-18. ANSWER: B Ist/10 at the A-33, snap

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? EXAMPLE #2 A 4th/10 from the A-45. Team A is in SK formation but has only 3 lineman with numbers between 50 and 79. Punter A12 receives the snap at the A-36 and punts it downfield. During the kick, B40 clips at the B-20. B30 catches the kick at the B-12 and returns it to the B-28 where he is tackled by the face mask by A90. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams?

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? EXAMPLE #2 A 4th/10 from the A-45. Team A is in SK formation but has only 3 lineman with numbers between 50 and 79. Punter A12 receives the snap at the A-36 and punts it downfield. During the kick, B40 clips at the B-20. B30 catches the kick at the B-12 and returns it to the B-28 where he is tackled by the face mask by A90. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams?

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? EXAMPLE #2 A 4th/10 from the A-45. Team A is in SK formation but has only 3 lineman with numbers between 50 and 79. Punter A12 receives the snap at the A-36 and punts it downfield. During the kick, B40 clips at the B-20. B30 catches the kick at the B-12 and returns it to the B-28 where he is tackled by the face mask by A90. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams?

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? EXAMPLE #2 A 4th/10 from the A-45. Team A is in SK formation but has only 3 lineman with numbers between 50 and 79. Punter A12 receives the snap at the A-36 and punts it downfield. During the kick, B40 clips at the B-20. B30 catches the kick at the B-12 and returns it to the B-28 where he is tackled by the face mask by A90. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? ANSWER: YES

Was there a change of possession during the down? EXAMPLE #2 A 4th/10 from the A-45. Team A is in SK formation but has only 3 lineman with numbers between 50 and 79. Punter A12 receives the snap at the A-36 and punts it downfield. During the kick, B40 clips at the B-20. B30 catches the kick at the B-12 and returns it to the B-28 where he is tackled by the face mask by A90. Was there a change of possession during the down? ANSWER: YES

EXAMPLE #2 A 4th/10 from the A-45. Team A is in SK formation but has only 3 lineman with numbers between 50 and 79. Punter A12 receives the snap at the A-36 and punts it downfield. During the kick, B40 clips at the B-20. B30 catches the kick at the B-12 and returns it to the B-28 where he is tackled by the face mask by A90. Did the team last gaining possession get it with “clean hands” (or commit PSK foul) ?

EXAMPLE #2 A 4th/10 from the A-45. Team A is in SK formation but has only 3 lineman with numbers between 50 and 79. Punter A12 receives the snap at the A-36 and punts it downfield. During the kick, B40 clips at the B-20. B30 catches the kick at the B-12 and returns it to the B-28 where he is tackled by the face mask by A90. Did the team last gaining possession get it with “clean hands” (or commit PSK foul) ?

“PSK Exception” Applies EXAMPLE #2 A 4th/10 from the A-45. Team A is in SK formation but has only 3 lineman with numbers between 50 and 79. Punter A12 receives the snap at the A-36 and punts it downfield. During the kick, B40 clips at the B-20. B30 catches the kick at the B-12 and returns it to the B-28 where he is tackled by the face mask by A90. Did the team last gaining possession get it with “clean hands” (or commit PSK foul) ? ANSWER: YES “PSK Exception” Applies

ANSWER: B Ist/10 at the B-6, EXAMPLE #2 A 4th/10 from the A-45. Team A is in SK formation but has only 3 lineman with numbers between 50 and 79. Punter A12 receives the snap at the A-36 and punts it downfield. During the kick, B40 clips at the B-20. B30 catches the kick at the B-12 and returns it to the B-28 where he is tackled by the face mask by A90. ANSWER: B Ist/10 at the B-6,

ANSWER: B Ist/10 at the B-6, snap EXAMPLE #2 A 4th/10 from the A-45. Team A is in SK formation but has only 3 lineman with numbers between 50 and 79. Punter A12 receives the snap at the A-36 and punts it downfield. During the kick, B40 clips at the B-20. B30 catches the kick at the B-12 and returns it to the B-28 where he is tackled by the face mask by A90. ANSWER: B Ist/10 at the B-6, snap

ANSWER: B Ist/10 at the B-6, snap -or- A 4th/10 at the A-45, EXAMPLE #2 A 4th/10 from the A-45. Team A is in SK formation but has only 3 lineman with numbers between 50 and 79. Punter A12 receives the snap at the A-36 and punts it downfield. During the kick, B40 clips at the B-20. B30 catches the kick at the B-12 and returns it to the B-28 where he is tackled by the face mask by A90. ANSWER: B Ist/10 at the B-6, snap -or- A 4th/10 at the A-45,

ANSWER: B Ist/10 at the B-6, snap -or- A 4th/10 at the A-45, snap EXAMPLE #2 A 4th/10 from the A-45. Team A is in SK formation but has only 3 lineman with numbers between 50 and 79. Punter A12 receives the snap at the A-36 and punts it downfield. During the kick, B40 clips at the B-20. B30 catches the kick at the B-12 and returns it to the B-28 where he is tackled by the face mask by A90. ANSWER: B Ist/10 at the B-6, snap -or- A 4th/10 at the A-45, snap

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? EXAMPLE #3 A 2nd/6 from the A-35. Wide receiver A80 is moving forward at the snap. A12’s forward pass, intended for A80, is intentionally tipped by A76. B40 then tackles A76 by pulling him down by the face mask. The tipped pass is caught by A90 who runs to the B-45 where he is horse-collar tackled. During A90’s run, A21 flips the double bird to the Team B bench at the 50. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams?

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? EXAMPLE #3 A 2nd/6 from the A-35. Wide receiver A80 is moving forward at the snap. A12’s forward pass, intended for A80, is intentionally tipped by A76. B40 then tackles A76 by pulling him down by the face mask. The tipped pass is caught by A90 who runs to the B-45 where he is horse-collar tackled. During A90’s run, A21 flips the double bird to the Team B bench at the 50. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams?

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? EXAMPLE #3 A 2nd/6 from the A-35. Wide receiver A80 is moving forward at the snap. A12’s forward pass, intended for A80, is intentionally tipped by A76. B40 then tackles A76 by pulling him down by the face mask. The tipped pass is caught by A90 who runs to the B-45 where he is horse-collar tackled. During A90’s run, A21 flips the double bird to the Team B bench at the 50. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams?

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? EXAMPLE #3 A 2nd/6 from the A-35. Wide receiver A80 is moving forward at the snap. A12’s forward pass, intended for A80, is intentionally tipped by A76. B40 then tackles A76 by pulling him down by the face mask. The tipped pass is caught by A90 who runs to the B-45 where he is horse-collar tackled. During A90’s run, A21 flips the double bird to the Team B bench at the 50. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams?

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? EXAMPLE #3 A 2nd/6 from the A-35. Wide receiver A80 is moving forward at the snap. A12’s forward pass, intended for A80, is intentionally tipped by A76. B40 then tackles A76 by pulling him down by the face mask. The tipped pass is caught by A90 who runs to the B-45 where he is horse-collar tackled. During A90’s run, A21 flips the double bird to the Team B bench at the 50. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams?

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? EXAMPLE #3 A 2nd/6 from the A-35. Wide receiver A80 is moving forward at the snap. A12’s forward pass, intended for A80, is intentionally tipped by A76. B40 then tackles A76 by pulling him down by the face mask. The tipped pass is caught by A90 who runs to the B-45 where he is horse-collar tackled. During A90’s run, A21 flips the double bird to the Team B bench at the 50. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? ANSWER: YES

Was there a change of possession during the down? EXAMPLE #3 A 2nd/6 from the A-35. Wide receiver A80 is moving forward at the snap. A12’s forward pass, intended for A80, is intentionally tipped by A76. B40 then tackles A76 by pulling him down by the face mask. The tipped pass is caught by A90 who runs to the B-45 where he is horse-collar tackled. During A90’s run, A21 flips the double bird to the Team B bench at the 50. Was there a change of possession during the down? ANSWER: NO

OFFSETTING FOULS (no options) EXAMPLE #3 A 2nd/6 from the A-35. Wide receiver A80 is moving forward at the snap. A12’s forward pass, intended for A80, is intentionally tipped by A76. B40 then tackles A76 by pulling him down by the face mask. The tipped pass is caught by A90 who runs to the B-45 where he is horse-collar tackled. During A90’s run, A21 flips the double bird to the Team B bench at the 50. ANSWER: OFFSETTING FOULS (no options) A 2nd/6 at the A-35,

OFFSETTING FOULS (no options) EXAMPLE #3 A 2nd/6 from the A-35. Wide receiver A80 is moving forward at the snap. A12’s forward pass, intended for A80, is intentionally tipped by A76. B40 then tackles A76 by pulling him down by the face mask. The tipped pass is caught by A90 who runs to the B-45 where he is horse-collar tackled. During A90’s run, A21 flips the double bird to the Team B bench at the 50. ANSWER: OFFSETTING FOULS (no options) A 2nd/6 at the A-35, ready

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? EXAMPLE #4 A 3rd/15 at the B-25. A80 catches a legal forward pass and runs into B’s end zone. Well after the score, B23 shoves A80 to the ground, then grabs the FJ to complain that A80 stepped out of bounds before scoring. While B23 is arguing, A80 walks over and sticks the football in his face. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams?

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? EXAMPLE #4 A 3rd/15 at the B-25. A80 catches a legal forward pass and runs into B’s end zone. Well after the score, B23 shoves A80 to the ground, then grabs the FJ to complain that A80 stepped out of bounds before scoring. While B23 is arguing, A80 walks over and sticks the football in his face. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams?

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? EXAMPLE #4 A 3rd/15 at the B-25. A80 catches a legal forward pass and runs into B’s end zone. Well after the score, B23 shoves A80 to the ground, then grabs the FJ to complain that A80 stepped out of bounds before scoring. While B23 is arguing, A80 walks over and sticks the football in his face. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams?

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? EXAMPLE #4 A 3rd/15 at the B-25. A80 catches a legal forward pass and runs into B’s end zone. Well after the score, B23 shoves A80 to the ground, then grabs the FJ to complain that A80 stepped out of bounds before scoring. While B23 is arguing, A80 walks over and sticks the football in his face. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams?

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? EXAMPLE #4 A 3rd/15 at the B-25. A80 catches a legal forward pass and runs into B’s end zone. Well after the score, B23 shoves A80 to the ground, then grabs the FJ to complain that A80 stepped out of bounds before scoring. While B23 is arguing, A80 walks over and sticks the football in his face. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? ANSWER: NO (all dead-ball fouls)

Are all the dead-ball fouls unsportsmanlike or personal fouls? EXAMPLE #4 A 3rd/15 at the B-25. A80 catches a legal forward pass and runs into B’s end zone. Well after the score, B23 shoves A80 to the ground, then grabs the FJ to complain that A80 stepped out of bounds before scoring. While B23 is arguing, A80 walks over and sticks the football in his face. Are all the dead-ball fouls unsportsmanlike or personal fouls?

TD for A. A try @ B-3, no clock EXAMPLE #4 A 3rd/15 at the B-25. A80 catches a legal forward pass and runs into B’s end zone. Well after the score, B23 shoves A80 to the ground, then grabs the FJ to complain that A80 stepped out of bounds before scoring. While B23 is arguing, A80 walks over and sticks the football in his face. ANSWER: Offset fouls - down not affected TD for A. A try @ B-3, no clock B23 is disqualified

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? BONUS QUESTION A 3rd/5 @ A-30. Team A has 5 players in the backfield at the snap. A12’s forward pass is intercepted by B42 at the A-35. B42 runs to the A-4 where he fumbles the ball into A’s goal line pylon. During B42’s run, B98 blocked below the waist at the A-15. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams?

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? BONUS QUESTION A 3rd/5 @ A-30. Team A has 5 players in the backfield at the snap. A12’s forward pass is intercepted by B42 at the A-35. B42 runs to the A-4 where he fumbles the ball into A’s goal line pylon. During B42’s run, B98 blocked below the waist at the A-15. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams?

Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? BONUS QUESTION A 3rd/5 @ A-30. Team A has 5 players in the backfield at the snap. A12’s forward pass is intercepted by B42 at the A-35. B42 runs to the A-4 where he fumbles the ball into A’s goal line pylon. During B42’s run, B98 blocked below the waist at the A-15. Were live-ball fouls committed by both teams? ANSWER: YES

Was there a change of possession during the down? BONUS QUESTION A 3rd/5 @ A-30. Team A has 5 players in the backfield at the snap. A12’s forward pass is intercepted by B42 at the A-35. B42 runs to the A-4 where he fumbles the ball into A’s goal line pylon. During B42’s run, B98 blocked below the waist at the A-15. Was there a change of possession during the down?

Was there a change of possession during the down? BONUS QUESTION A 3rd/5 @ A-30. Team A has 5 players in the backfield at the snap. A12’s forward pass is intercepted by B42 at the A-35. B42 runs to the A-4 where he fumbles the ball into A’s goal line pylon. During B42’s run, B98 blocked below the waist at the A-15. Was there a change of possession during the down? ANSWER: YES

Which team last gained possession? BONUS QUESTION A 3rd/5 @ A-30. Team A has 5 players in the backfield at the snap. A12’s forward pass is intercepted by B42 at the A-35. B42 runs to the A-4 where he fumbles the ball into A’s goal line pylon. During B42’s run, B98 blocked below the waist at the A-15. Did the team last gaining possession get it with “clean hands” (or commit PSK foul) ? Team B last gained possession during the down and therefore has the choice See Touchback Rule (8-6-2) Which team last gained possession?

“Clean Hands Exception” Applies BONUS QUESTION A 3rd/5 @ A-30. Team A has 5 players in the backfield at the snap. A12’s forward pass is intercepted by B42 at the A-35. B42 runs to the A-4 where he fumbles the ball into A’s goal line pylon. During B42’s run, B98 blocked below the waist at the A-15. Did the team last gaining possession get it with “clean hands” (or commit PSK foul) ? ANSWER: YES “Clean Hands Exception” Applies

What are Team B’s options? BONUS QUESTION A 3rd/5 @ A-30. Team A has 5 players in the backfield at the snap. A12’s forward pass is intercepted by B42 at the A-35. B42 runs to the A-4 where he fumbles the ball into A’s goal line pylon. During B42’s run, B98 blocked below the waist at the A-15. What are Team B’s options? OPTION 1: OFFSET FOULS OPTION 2: DECLINE A’s foul and have its foul enforced

Team A will decline B’s foul and take RESULT OF THE PLAY BONUS QUESTION A 3rd/5 @ A-30. Team A has 5 players in the backfield at the snap. A12’s forward pass is intercepted by B42 at the A-35. B42 runs to the A-4 where he fumbles the ball into A’s goal line pylon. During B42’s run, B98 blocked below the waist at the A-15. Team A will decline B’s foul and take RESULT OF THE PLAY “Any penalty may be declined…” (Rule 10-1-1-b)

ANSWER: A 3rd/5 at the A-30, -or- A 1st/10 at the A-20, BONUS QUESTION A 3rd/5 @ A-30. Team A has 5 players in the backfield at the snap. A12’s forward pass is intercepted by B42 at the A-35. B42 runs to the A-4 where he fumbles the ball into A’s goal line pylon. During B42’s run, B98 blocked below the waist at the A-15. ANSWER: A 3rd/5 at the A-30, -or- A 1st/10 at the A-20,

THE CHOICE BELONGS TO TEAM B BONUS QUESTION A 3rd/5 @ A-30. Team A has 5 players in the backfield at the snap. A12’s forward pass is intercepted by B42 at the A-35. B42 runs to the A-4 where he fumbles the ball into A’s goal line pylon. During B42’s run, B98 blocked below the waist at the A-15. ANSWER: A 3rd/5 at the A-30, snap -or- A 1st/10 at the A-20, snap THE CHOICE BELONGS TO TEAM B

Offsetting Fouls Jason McArthur