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What is the penalty for a False start?
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The penalty for a false start is 5 yards. When a player on offense gets out of his stance or moves toward the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped, it’s a false start.
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What is the penalty for a False start?
- 15 Yards
- 10 Yards
- No penalty
- 5 Yards
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