H huskrz All-State Jan 2, 2004 5,965 2 38 Oct 23, 2015 #1 Is Pass Interference not an automatic 1st down at the HS level?
S Schmaderer Gold Member Aug 7, 2014 22 3 3 Oct 23, 2015 #2 I believe they have removed all "automatic" first downs from high school football. A little bit confusing because I have still heard refs say it this year, but most of them have told me the automatic part has been taken out.
I believe they have removed all "automatic" first downs from high school football. A little bit confusing because I have still heard refs say it this year, but most of them have told me the automatic part has been taken out.
R runningback43 All-District Gold Member Oct 7, 2002 2,498 449 83 Oct 23, 2015 #3 It's just a 15 yard penalty. If it's 3rd and 20 and there is DPI, the offense will then have 3rd and 5.
It's just a 15 yard penalty. If it's 3rd and 20 and there is DPI, the offense will then have 3rd and 5.
C custercounty Freshman Jan 30, 2004 116 12 18 Oct 23, 2015 #4 Since we are on Rules questions: Isnt an illegal shift a dead ball foul?? Just like illegal motion?
S swings81 Nov 2, 2008 61 0 6 Oct 25, 2015 #5 Pass interference is no longer an automatic first down in HS. That changed 2-3 years ago. Illegal shift and illegal motion are NOT dead ball fouls.
Pass interference is no longer an automatic first down in HS. That changed 2-3 years ago. Illegal shift and illegal motion are NOT dead ball fouls.
