video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/44991ab3f0724cb5bde79c4a0f8de81e" frameborder="0" width="1152" height="864" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>8641152Loomhttps://www.loom.com8641152https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/44991ab3f0724cb5bde79c4a0f8de81e-1690894157932.gif463.905In this video, I, Tom Brow, Rules Interpreter for the Association of New England Football Officials, explain the concept of an illegal formation involving an offensive player being in "no man's land" when the ball is snapped. I discuss the rules regarding offensive player positioning on the line of scrimmage and in the backfield, as well as the numbering rule for offensive players. I also highlight the consequences of an illegal formation and emphasize the importance of considering the age and ability of the players when making the call. Finally, I provide video examples to illustrate the concept and demonstrate how players can adjust their positioning before the snap.