Targeting

Tackler may not hit crown of helmet with any part of their body

Tackler may not aim above the shoulder pads of the ball carrier

Applies to defenseless players

A player in the act of or just after throwing a pass

A receiver attempting to catch a pass or who has not had time to protect himself as the ball carrier

A kicker in the act of or just after kicking the ball

A kick returner attempting to catch or recover a kick

A player on the ground

A player obviously out of the play

A player who receives a blind-side block

A ball carrier already in the grasp of an opponent whose forward progress has been stopped