If the snap hits the ground, the ball is dead. If it occurs in the End Zone a safety would be called. Plays receive the snap must be at no less than 2 yards from the snapper. Only one forward pass may be made during a down and it must be made from behind the line of scrimmage. All players are eligible to receive a pass.
All players are eligible to receive a pass.
One foot must be in for a legal catch. If passer is deflagged before it leaves the passers head the ball is dead at the spot. A defensive player must avoid contact with the quarterback by attempting to deflag the player any contact will result in a roughing the passer foul 10 yards from the previous spot and first down. Any number of backward passes may be made from anywhere in the field of play. Incomplete backward passes shall belong to the passing team at the point where the ball touches the ground.