Free Blocking Zone

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

4-yards outside the line of scrimmage and 3-yards behind each line of scrimmage

Question 2

Blocking below the waist

Answer 2

Permitted in the free blocking zone when:
1. all players involved in the blocking are on the line of scrimmage and in the zone at the snap
2. Contact is in the zone
3. Block is an immediate, initial action, following the snap

Question 3

Blocking in the back

Answer 3

Permitted in the free blocking zone when:
1. OL who are on the line of scrimmage and in the zone on the snap
2. Against defensive players who are in the zone at the snap
3. Contact is in the zone