Why don't American football teams do this to have a better

>>77717492
Because it's against the rules

It's specifically against the rules because of "muh safety"

>>77717509
>>77717513
Which rule ? I've never heard about it. Are people still allowed to jump over the line of scrimmage ?

>>77717527
Leaping to block a kick may be illegal under Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1(q) of the NFL rules. Article 1 of Section 3 lists all acts that the NFL considers to be unsportsmanlike conduct, which includes, “Running forward and leaping in an obvious attempt to block a field goal or (extra point) …” Players lined up within 1 yard of the line of scrimmage when the ball is snapped are exempt from the leaping penalty. The NCAA has a similarly worded rule that applies to college football, although the college penalty is considered a
>A team called for leaping is assessed a 15-yard penalty from the previous line of scrimmage, or half the distance to the goal line if the line of scrimmage was inside the 30-yard line. Additionally, the player may be ejected from the game.

>>77717561
So you could have a scrawny CB on the line of scrimmage and have a few offensive line players lift him up with their back to the defensive line so it is a block in the back penalty if they try and stop it?

It's actually not allowed. It's a shame, because if you've seen even high school football players jump then you know there's the potential for some really cool plays if guys were allowed to leap.

>>77717561
So why was this allowed:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRAhkNegAHg

>>77717492

How great would it be if they could lift up WRs like this. Gronk tossing Edelman 15 yards in the air to catch a pass.

>>77718241

I think they just changed the rule last year.

>>77717492
they changed the rules to protect players

>>77718271
Imagine doing it on a hail mary hahaha