Offensive Player Within 5 Yards on a Restart April 21, 2021 World Games 2014 0 Forum Questions What if an offensive player is within five yards of the ball carrier on a restart? Is this delay of game? Question File Add new DuBan's Answer: Visual Text Kratz's Answer: Visual Text McCarrick's Answer: Visual Text Riti's Answer: Visual Text Tyma's Answer: Visual Text Play cannot be restarted until the offensive players are all five yards away from the ball. The offense disadvantages themselves when they fail to get away from the player with the ball. The offensive players should be told to step away from the ball. If they fail to do so within 5 seconds of the official indicating that he is ready to restart play, the offensive team has delayed the game. In that case, the officials should sound a whistle, indicate delay by the offense, and award possession to the other team. Answer File Question Answered Yes No
