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Can a QB or any player be on their knees when the ball is snapped? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by SpaceExplorer123@alien.top to c/nfl@nfl.community

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For example if a team was in victory formation and the qb took the snap on his knees, he would be down immediately. Thus preventing a fumbled snap.

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[–] Sobeshott@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

The center and QB still have to complete the snap successfully though so I'm not sure what good this accomplishes.

[–] Player7592@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Provided the QB established possession. But what are you really saving in that fraction of a second it takes to kneel down? You aren’t saving more than a single second of time.

[–] expizzaguy@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Besides the holder I rarely see it in a player. The refs on the other hand are on their knees some plays, mainly when they're blowing the game.

[–] JustDarnGood27_@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Didn’t a kick returner lay flat in the end zone then stand up get the ball and make a decent return? Vikings I think?

Obviously different than a snap, but player starting the play down.

[–] MongolianCluster@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

A QB taking a snap on his knees would be much harder than if he's standing. He would have to hold his hands funny. It would lead to more fumbles than less.