Blitz Definition

“The Blitz” is defined as a player or player’s that attack the QB – “QB IS THE PLAYER THAT RECEIVES THE SNAP OF THE BALL”. Example of a non-Blitz: a mesh with QB and RB, and the defender crosses the line to tag the RB – No Blitz (play-action or RPO)

Blitz Allowance

Each team has 1 blitz to be used during game play and/or during overtime

Four-Second Count

If a team blitzes, there will be NO 4 second count! QB can scramble but cannot run passed the original line of scrimmage

Blitz Flexibility

The Blitz can be used at any part of the field, the blitzing team can blitz as many players as they choose

Blitz and Penalties

• If a team blitz’s, and there is a Defensive penalty on the play the blitzing team will forfeit their blitz
• If there is an offense penalty on the play, the blitzing team can accept the penalty, if the penalty is accepted the blitzing team will maintain their blitz