ARTICLE 1.
Handing the ball is transferring player possession from one teammate to another without throwing, fumbling or kicking it.
Except when permitted by rule, handing the ball forward to a teammate is illegal.
Loss of player possession by unsuccessful execution of attempted handing is a fumble by the last player in possession [Exception: The snap (Rule 2-23-1-c)].
A backward handoff occurs when the ball carrier releases the ball before it is beyond the yard line where the ball carrier is positioned.