The thread about the call on Singletary's slide made me think. Botched snaps with quarterbacks under center happen rarely, but happen. Why have we never seen that in a kneel down situation? Is it because the center doesn't have to really focus on the defensive line (unless you're playing Greg Schiano) or an offensive play call?
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Interesting, I've never seen it at the NFL level though.
I would say because the QB isn't In a hurry to do anything other than receive the snap, step back from center and kneel. There's no real need to focus on what the D is doing or what the next step in any physical process is.
Man, I hope participating in this doesn't somehow bite the Giants. I'm not superstitious but I am a little stitious...
I would say because the QB isn't In a hurry to do anything other than receive the snap, step back from center and kneel. There's no real need to focus on what the D is doing or what the next step in any physical process is..
This sums it up IMO. No need to read the defense, worry about blisters etc
1) Center snapping earlier than expected due to confusion about the snap count;
2) QB pulling out before securing the ball;
3) QB distracted by late defensive movement;
4) Center firing out prematurely;
5) Center affected by NT movement or contact before completing the exchange.
I'm sure there are others. If the snap is on first sound, and neither the QB nor the center has to worry about anything except a clean exchange, it's not surprising that success is essentially automatic for professionals who have been doing this stuff since they were in elementary school.