Word: hitting
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...more open rather than reverting to the old-style football, and in imposing heavier penalties for unnecessarily rough play. Take the forward pass out of its present anomalous condition either by allowing more men to receive it or by allowing the ball to be recovered after it has hit the ground on a forward pass. In either case remove the restriction which requires the forward pass to be made so that the ball crosses the line five yards out from centre. To open the play more, allow the first receiver of the ball to cross the line of scrimmage anywhere...