I remember hearing that term a lot when I was growing up, but I haven't heard it for a long time. It can't be that it doesn't happen anymore.
2006-07-13 08:03:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
The term changed a while back from clipping to illegal block in the back. It used to be legal to block from the back as long as it wasn't below the waist "CLIPPING". Now, that they've relized spinal injuries can be devastating, there are no legal blocks from the back so the term was changed to "Illegal block fron the back."
Ya gotta be old to remember that one...and I'm old!
2006-07-13 09:08:11 · answer #1 · answered by kenep59 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
The terms "clipping" and "illegal block to the back" are interchangible. "Clipping" is just less commonly used.
2006-07-13 15:51:13 · answer #2 · answered by CSPEAK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
illegal block in the back, every once in a while the ref will say clipping
2006-07-13 16:06:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It can also be called "block in the back". The rule of thumb is if you can read the players name on the back of his jersey, dont block him.
2006-07-13 18:12:22 · answer #4 · answered by packerswes4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blind side
Sometimes Crack blocks get called for Clipping, although if executed right are big hits.
2006-07-13 15:37:12 · answer #5 · answered by sseleman10 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happens still just not as much. It is a very dangerous move that can cause serious injury.
2006-07-13 15:06:55 · answer #6 · answered by kcracer1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
block in the back is what it is refered to now.
2006-07-13 19:08:31 · answer #7 · answered by gadawg_97 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
illegal block in the back I think
2006-07-13 15:07:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a cheap shot
2006-07-13 15:08:37 · answer #9 · answered by scottb62821 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being a puss, nobody needs to clip.
2006-07-13 15:45:46 · answer #10 · answered by jmf516 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋