Forward progress marks the furthest point a ball carrier reaches. This rule matters because it determines ball placement. Officials stop the play once progress ends. Defenders push runners back after whistles. Momentum influences the spot. Coaches teach fighting for progress. Awareness helps protect the ball. Close calls happen often. For example, a runner gets spotted where forward progress stopped.
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