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I have been told that it is legal to pass the ball forward after a forward handoff. That there is no rule against it. For example a Jet Sweep Pass, where the reciever takes the handoff to the front of the quarterback and then passes it downfield.
Thanks
Lance, hello! An illegal forward pass is a penalty of 5 yards and Loss of Down. It is okay to pitch back to a runner (lateral) and then that person can pass the ball forward. It is not legal to pass forward after a forward handoff.
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Thom Brooks
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