1. Region One Football Officials Association
RULE TOPICS
Legal Snaps
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2. 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

3. 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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