If the ball is released after the 5 seconds has expired, the ball is downed at the spot where the offensive player threw the football and the play is dead . Forward passes may be attempted from any place behind the line of scrimmage. Every member of a team is eligible to receive a pass. One foot must be in bounds when catching a pass for it to be declared a legal catch. If a pass is caught simultaneously by opposing players inbounds, the ball becomes dead and belongs to the passing team.
Intentional grounding is penalized from the spot of the throw.
If he crosses the goal line, his team takes possession wherever he is downed. After a safety, the team giving up the two points will punt the ball to their opponents from the 20 yard line. The defensive player should either throw the belt into the air, or hold and wave the belt to signal that the offensive player has been deflagged. In the event that a defensive player removes an offensive players flag before he receives the ball or when a flag belt inadvertently falls to the ground, a two hand tag between the shoulders and knees constitutes a capture. If an offensive player purposefully removes his own flag, he should be assessed a penalty from the point of infraction.