Statements (13)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:American_football_rule
|
| gptkbp:affects |
wide receivers
defensive backs |
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
illegal contact rule
|
| gptkbp:appliesTo |
gptkb:National_Football_League
|
| gptkbp:describes |
Defensive players may not make contact with receivers more than 5 yards beyond the line of scrimmage before the ball is thrown.
|
| gptkbp:enforcedBy |
1978
NFL officials |
| gptkbp:penalty |
5-yard penalty and automatic first down
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
to increase passing and scoring in the NFL
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Mel_Blount_Rule
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
|
| http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
5-yard contact rule
|