ach rule in the book has some intent or design behind it. In your study, you should take the time to dissect each rule and determine how in should be interpreted in light of its reason for being there and how it affects the game. Football is neither rocket science nor an atomic explosion waiting to happen. A play does not have to run exactly by the rule book for the good official to allow it to stand - sometimes it is more important to examine advantage/disadvantage and if no harm has been done, keep the flag in your pocket. Let's examine some areas where some flexibility might be allowed, while always being consistent within the game and between the teams.

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