Pass interference

Question 1

Requirements

Answer 1

1. beyond neutral zone
2. ball must cross neutral zone
3. ball cannot be touched or incomplete

Question 2

When they begin

Answer 2

A - with the snap
B - when the ball leaves the passers hand

Question 3

When restrictions end

Answer 3

1. eligible A and all B players - when pass has been touched by any player
2. ineligible A - when B touches pass

Question 4

Defintion

Answer 4

Interferes with eligible opponents opportunity to move toward, catch, or bat the pass

Question 5

NOT pass interference if…

Answer 5

1. unavoidable contact when going for a catch occurs
2. contact does not continue beyond expanded NZ
3. contact by B is not near direction of pass

Question 6

B and ineligible A

Answer 6

1. if B touches the ball in or behind the NZ, ineligible A can advance beyond NZ
2. Ineligible A can bat, muff, or catch a forward pass if it is touched by B first