video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/72fce5dad7284de3b039bc1303981703" frameborder="0" width="1152" height="864" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>8641152Loomhttps://www.loom.com8641152https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/72fce5dad7284de3b039bc1303981703-1690931931163.gif694.32In this video, I, Tom Brow, a rules interpreter for the Association of New England Football Officials, discuss the concept of five men in the backfield and illegal formations. I explain what constitutes five players in the backfield, when an offensive player is considered in the backfield, and the referee's signal for the foul. I also provide examples from high school football videos that depict this penalty. By the end of the video, viewers will have a clear understanding of the rules surrounding this violation and how it can impact the game.