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Football | 10/16/24

What is the penalty for a False start?

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Official picking up their flag
Retry Correct Incorrect 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
  • 5 Yards
  • No penalty
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