OPEN / CLOSED PLAYS
These examples should be used to help teams understand play calling and
selection based on the OPEN/CLOSED play style. This list is not exhaustive
and should be used as a quick reference only. Questions or comments can be
directed to the League Front Office by phone 919.337.3538 or
email
(QB-Quarterback, WR-Wide Receiver, RB-Running Back)
Please Note:
CLOSED PLAYS WILL CONSIST OF
THE FOLLOWING...
-Male QB pass attempt/completion to Female
WR (for positive yards*)
-Male/Female QB handoff to Female RB (positive yard rule excluded)
-Female QB pass attempt/completion to Male WR or Female WR (for positive yards)
-Female QB rush/scramble (positive yard rule excluded)
*The term 'Positive Yards' shall be defined as any pass attempt that would have crossed the line of scrimmage for a gain and not a loss, whether completed or not. A female QB throwing 'BACK' first to a male QB is illegal during a CLOSED play, even if the male QB attempts a forward pass to a female.
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Example 1: Start Drive Play 1
Male QB pass (complete) to Male WR |
Example 2: Start Drive Play 1
Male QB pass (incomplete) to Male WR |
Example 3: Start Drive Play 1
Male QB pass (complete) to Female WR Play 3
OPEN
Play 4 |
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Regardless of the results of Play 2 above the next play by the offense can be OPEN. |
Regardless of the results of Play 3 above the next play by the offense can be OPEN. | If Play 4 results in a Male QB pass complete to a Male WR, then Play 5 must be CLOSED, otherwise Play 5 is OPEN eligible. |