Another $20 Petco gift card trivia ?
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If both players are within the free blocking zone aka tackle to tackle the offensive blocker can engage low and anything else is a block below the waist in high school. in NCAA and NFL blocks below the waist are always legal unless on an interception or kick return.
A chop block is defined as a block below the waist delayed after a block above the waist is engaged. (So a delayed low block on a legal block above the waist)
Footballref50;2475635; said:
That is not correct...Chop blocks are illegal, even in the tackle box (these guys are worth big bucks, and knee injuries have almost killed the NFL in the past)...The way I said it was accurate last I checked...
Sorry to be a pest but you are incorrect. A block below the waist is legal at all times in the NCAA and NFL unless during an interception or kick return. In the NCAA and NFL if regardless of up down or down up, similtanious or not its a chop block its only if its delayed with a high block followed by a low block that its a chop block in High School. (Dont argue further i have the rule books man....) LOL but mad respect for at least somewhat knowing the rules hehe
Somewhat? 
Brush up bro...I am pretty seasoned...
Chop block
An offensive player may not block a person below the waist from behind.
Clipping
Clipping occurs when an offensive player blocks a defensive player from behind.
Facemask
Same as five yard variety only called when foul is flagrant.
Fair catch interference
Once a player signals for a fair catch the defense must give that player 2 yds to catch the ball and can not touch the player in any way.
Faking a roughing
While this penalty is rarely called, the kicker or passer may not fake being roughed by the opponent in an attempt to get a foul called on them.
Illegal low block
A player can not block a person below the knees.
Kicking or kneeling on opponent (disqualified if flagrant)
Same as above only with kicking and kneeling.
Roughing the kicker (automatic first down, disqualified if flagrant)
Same as the five yard version only the foul is more flagrant. If the foul is too bad the player may be ejected.
Roughing the passer (automatic first down, disqualified if flagrant)
A player is allowed 1 step to hit the passer after the quarterback has thorwn the ball. If the quarterback is hit after this, a penalty is called. Spearing
A player can not lead with the crown (top)of their helmet when tackling an opponent.
Striking opponent with fist (disqualified if flagrant)
Easy enough, you can't punch, slap, etc. an opponent.
Striking an official (automatic disqualification)
No player may intentionaly strike, shove, push, etc. an official.
Unnecesary roughness (disqualified if flagrant)
Foul occurs when, in the officials opinion, a player uses tactics that are uneccesary to block or tackle another player.
Unsportsmanlike conduct (disqualified if flagrant)
Similar to the above penalty except the foul occurs after the play is dead.
Using a helmet as a weapon (automatic disqualification)
A player cannot remove his helmet at all while on the field of play to use as a weapon or to celebrate, argue, etc.
Brush up bro...I am pretty seasoned...
Chop block
An offensive player may not block a person below the waist from behind.
Clipping
Clipping occurs when an offensive player blocks a defensive player from behind.
Facemask
Same as five yard variety only called when foul is flagrant.
Fair catch interference
Once a player signals for a fair catch the defense must give that player 2 yds to catch the ball and can not touch the player in any way.
Faking a roughing
While this penalty is rarely called, the kicker or passer may not fake being roughed by the opponent in an attempt to get a foul called on them.
Illegal low block
A player can not block a person below the knees.
Kicking or kneeling on opponent (disqualified if flagrant)
Same as above only with kicking and kneeling.
Roughing the kicker (automatic first down, disqualified if flagrant)
Same as the five yard version only the foul is more flagrant. If the foul is too bad the player may be ejected.
Roughing the passer (automatic first down, disqualified if flagrant)
A player is allowed 1 step to hit the passer after the quarterback has thorwn the ball. If the quarterback is hit after this, a penalty is called. Spearing
A player can not lead with the crown (top)of their helmet when tackling an opponent.
Striking opponent with fist (disqualified if flagrant)
Easy enough, you can't punch, slap, etc. an opponent.
Striking an official (automatic disqualification)
No player may intentionaly strike, shove, push, etc. an official.
Unnecesary roughness (disqualified if flagrant)
Foul occurs when, in the officials opinion, a player uses tactics that are uneccesary to block or tackle another player.
Unsportsmanlike conduct (disqualified if flagrant)
Similar to the above penalty except the foul occurs after the play is dead.
Using a helmet as a weapon (automatic disqualification)
A player cannot remove his helmet at all while on the field of play to use as a weapon or to celebrate, argue, etc.
LOL!!! OFFICIATE DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL nah i love it man im not trying to be a prick but, i know a lot more than pretty much everyone lol! But you cool peoples for sure!
My position out there is the Umpire so i know a chop block!!!!!!! Im the only one who will see it....and ive thrown about 6
