![]() ![]() ![]() backfield The area of an American football field behind the line of scrimmage. defensively: linebacker, cornerback, rover, defensive halfback, and safety. Offensively: running back, tailback, quarterback, halfback, flankerback, fullback, and wingback. B back Any position not typically aligned on the line of scrimmage (exception: defensive linemen are off the line in Canadian rules, but are not backs). ![]() Under NFHS (high school) rules only roughing the snapper, holder, kicker, and passer are penalized with an automatic first down. In the NFL and NCAA, the fouls include pass interference and all personal fouls. automatic first down For several fouls against the defensive team, a first down is awarded to the offensive team even if the result of the penalty does not advance the ball beyond the line to gain. A kick audible A play called by the quarterback at the line of scrimmage to make a change from the play that was called in the huddle. All-purpose yardage includes rushing and receiving yards gained on offense yards gained on returns of interceptions and fumbles and yards gained on kickoff, punt, and missed field goal returns. all-purpose yardage The sum of all yards gained by a player who is in possession of the ball during a play. In this offense the running game is heavily de-emphasized while quick, medium, and screen passes are highly developed. Main article: Air raid offense An offensive philosophy derived from the West Coast offense but adapted to the shotgun formation. ![]()
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