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This guide provides an overview of player positioning in American football, specifically within the tackle box and adjacent sideline areas. It outlines the distinctions between restricted and unrestricted players, emphasizing the legal and illegal formations based on where players are positioned. Understanding these rules is crucial for players, coaches, and officials to ensure compliance with game regulations. Moreover, it explains how the center of the formation affects player legality and the implications for gameplay.
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OFFENSE ADJACENT SIDELINE G 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 =restricted players TACKLE BOX x =legal =illegal =unrestricted players ADJACENT SIDELINE G 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
IF THE BALL IS JUDGED AS THE CENTER OF THE FORMATION (normal splits)
OFFENSE ADJACENT SIDELINE G 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 =restricted players =unrestricted players =legal TACKLE BOX =illegal x ADJACENT SIDELINE G 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
IF THE MIDDLE LINEMAN IS JUDGED AS THE CENTER OF THE FORMATION
OFFENSE ADJACENT SIDELINE G 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 =restricted players =unrestricted players =legal TACKLE BOX =illegal x ADJACENT SIDELINE G 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50