Anyone have more info on the blocking below the waist rules?

Anyone have more info on the blocking below the waist rules?
by UpperEastSideIrish (2018-04-16 17:19:21)
Edited on 2018-04-16 17:22:04

In reply to: New kickoff rule approved (link) posted by El Kabong

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I actually think it's something that needs to be in the game. It not only helps teams that run the option (I know a lot of folks dog Navy for chopping our guys), but O-Lineman need to do it on quick pass plays, and I think Receivers should be allowed to do it downfield.

I like that they want to keep the blocks in front, but I think that they are usually in front anyway (the block in the video below was rightfully a personal foul). But limiting it to 5 yards down field (that's my understanding as to one of the changes) is going to have consequences for how the game is taught to guys in the slot and on WRs. You're going to see corners shedding a lot more blocks and getting to the line. Perhaps that's a fair price for safety, but I'd really like to see what they have written here.