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  1. Targeting or good block?

    in High School Football 2015

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    At the point of contact for the block the defender is a yard or so in front of the runner so not out of the play. Also, you can see the decal on the side of the helmet so he at least had his head forward and most likely saw the blocker but the Back Judge guy looks to be looking right at it so had the best view and would know more than us watching video.

    Serious question, what's the blockers move here other than block him, the guy was clearly still in the play? Get in front and slow down to shield him? Hand to the shoulder and push?

    It's a good question.  I checked out the play again a few times, and, it doesn't look like he saw the blocker (unless he caught a glimpse of him as he was flying on his back).  Looks like he's in full sprint focusing on the runner and doesn't make a defensive move as he's getting leveled. 

    You can say he's still in the play, but, even though he's about a yard in front of the runner, he's also about 7 yards away in the field. Maybe he catches him, maybe not. 

    I think your question is valid, and, that's what needs to be discussed. What does a blocker do in this situation?  I don't know the answer.  People like us, that love the game, just need to understand that the game has changed, at all levels.  Rules are put in place to try to prevent seriuos injuries, and, anything that can help keep a kid (or adult) from getting seriously hurt is a good thing.  

  2. Targeting or good block?

    in High School Football 2015

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    Yes the game is changing, but, it's necessary.  Hard to tell with certainty, but, it looked like the runner was far enough downfield that the block , or, lackthereof, wouldn't have even impacted the play.  So you have a player that sees an opportunity to lay a big hit on the opposition.  I don't blame a teenager for taking advantage of the opportunity because I would have done the same thing at that age.  BUT, this is where the education needs to begin in order to change the game for the right reasons.  It's a great game, and, anything that can be done to limit serious, or long term injuries will make it better. 

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