Illegal Block Above the Waist
Definition
Often called on the field as "Illegal Block in the Back". A blocker contacting a non-ballcarrying member of the opposing team from behind and above the waist.
Outcome
10 yards
2025 Stats
- View Illegal Block Above the Waist Penalties By:
- Teams
- Teams - Per Game
- Player
- Position
- Week
- Down and Distance
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- Complete Penalty Log
- Season
By Down
Down 0 (Zero) are penalties on plays that didn't have a "Down", such as kickoffs and extra point attempts.
| Down | Count | Dist 1-2 | Dist 3-4 | Dist 5-6 | Dist 7-8 | Dist 9-10 | Dist 11-15 | Dist 16+ | Yards Lost | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 2 | 2 |
| 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 163 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 37 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 357 | 4 | 3 |