NFL Video Rulebook Illegal Peel Back Block

Rule 12 Section 2 Article 2

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SECTION 2 - PERSONAL FOULS

ARTICLE 2. ILLEGAL “PEEL BACK” BLOCK

An offensive player cannot initiate contact on the side and below the waist against an opponent if:

  1. the blocker is moving toward his own end line; and
  2. he approaches the opponent from behind or from the side unless his near shoulder completely crosses the front of both of his opponent’s legs.

Penalty: For a peel back block: Loss of 15 yards.

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