Anybody here ever had a helping the runner penalty called on you?

[Hwy17]

I had to look this up. Never heard of it before and from the looks of it, we all do it. 

 

 

 

[Beek]

Yes, I have. When I used to run single wing, the wedge play, the pile gets stacked up. The kids always want to help move the pile forward. I coach it "make sure there is an opposing jersey behind the runner. Then you can push him". This penalty usually doesn't get called unless the opposing coach complains. That means you are moving the ball on them!

[CoachGraham]

Got it called on us last year. It is such a lame rule. If you are able to aid the runner to that extent, the defense isn't doing a good enough job anyways.