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
2018 Stats
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By Penalty
Illegal Block Above the Waist penalties commited by position during the 2018 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Back | 58 | 523 | 33 | 25 | 4 | 2 |
| Tight End | 15 | 143 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Wide Receiver | 49 | 471 | 27 | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| Defensive Line | 6 | 58 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Offensive Line | 26 | 240 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| Linebacker | 21 | 190 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Fullback | 2 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Runningback | 9 | 82 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Special Teams | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quarterback | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 188 | 1744 | 96 | 92 | 15 | 4 |