1. Misconceptions
Vs.
The Truth Or

2. This is not Saturday or Sunday

3. Misconception Two feet required inbounds for a catch1.
Misconception Two feet required inbounds for a catch

4. Truth Only one foot required inbounds for a catch1.
Truth Only one foot required inbounds for a catch

5. Misconception Defense can be “offsides” and get back2.
Misconception Defense can be “offsides” and get back

6. Truth No one can enter the neutral zone and get back.2.
Truth No one can enter the neutral zone and get back.

7. Misconception Uncatchable pass rules out interference3.
Misconception Uncatchable pass rules out interference

8. Truth There is no “uncatchable” rule in high school football3.
Truth There is no “uncatchable” rule in high school football

9. Misconception Quarterback out of the pocket can ground the ball4.
Misconception Quarterback out of the pocket can ground the ball

10. Truth Intentional grounding is not related to the “pocket”.4.
Truth Intentional grounding is not related to the “pocket”.

11. Misconception Restrictions on punt team players going downfield5.
Misconception Restrictions on punt team players going downfield

12. Truth No restrictions on when punt team can go downfield.5.
Truth No restrictions on when punt team can go downfield.

13. Misconception Missed Field Goal goes back to line of scrimmage6.
Misconception Missed Field Goal goes back to line of scrimmage

14. 6.
Truth Missed Field Goal is treated like a punt. It becomes dead when it enters the end zone.

15. Misconception Automatic first down on face mask personal foul7.
Misconception Automatic first down on face mask personal foul

16. Truth Only automatics are roughings (3) and pass interference.7.
Truth Only automatics are roughings (3) and pass interference.

17. Misconception Interference possible on all legal forward passes8.
Misconception Interference possible on all legal forward passes

18. Truth No interference if ball does not cross the line of scrimmage.8.
Truth No interference if ball does not cross the line of scrimmage.

19. Misconception Defense can return ball for a score on a missed PAT.9.
Misconception Defense can return ball for a score on a missed PAT.

20. 9.
Truth Once defense obtains possession on a missed PAT, the play is over.

21. Misconception FG/PAT holder can throw a pass from the knee.
10.
Misconception FG/PAT holder can throw a pass from the knee.

22. Truth Holder must rise from knee to continue to play.
10.
Truth Holder must rise from knee to continue to play.

23. Thanks for your attention.