Why don't they do backward passes past the line of scrimmage normally? Like in rugby
2006-09-24 07:46:04 · 6 answers · asked by Travis 2 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Because if they miss it, it's a fumble.
2006-09-24 07:47:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's kind of hard to explain, but the next time you watch a game watch the player on defense called the cornerback. If they threw the ball backwards it is highly likely to be intercepted.
2006-09-24 14:53:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Because this is football not rugby..
2. Rugby is stupid.
3. The object of the game is to go FORWARD not backward.
4. You need to learn how to write better.
2006-09-24 14:48:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
They can and it is called a lateral which is a dangerous play that could result in a fumble.
2006-09-24 15:45:54 · answer #4 · answered by toughguy2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are rare but it has been done! But if the pass is incomplete, it becomes a fumble! and that's very risky!
peace...
2006-09-24 14:50:48 · answer #5 · answered by wonderwoman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One main reason. If they miss it is a live ball and would be very hard to recover.
2006-09-24 14:57:51 · answer #6 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋