Illegal Block Above the Waist
Definition
Often called on the field as "Illegal Block in the Back". A blocker contacting a non-ballcarrying member of the opposing team from behind and above the waist.
Outcome
10 yards
2014 Stats
- View Illegal Block Above the Waist Penalties By:
- Teams
- Teams - Per Game
- Player
- Position
- Week
- Down and Distance
- Referee/Crew
- Complete Penalty Log
- Season
By Down
Down 0 (Zero) are penalties on plays that didn't have a "Down", such as kickoffs and extra point attempts.
| Down | Count | Dist 1-2 | Dist 3-4 | Dist 5-6 | Dist 7-8 | Dist 9-10 | Dist 11-15 | Dist 16+ | Yards Lost | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 125 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | 76 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 694 | 7 | 7 |
| Totals | 115 | 27 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 22 | 18 | 10 | 1056 | 9 | 9 |