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In American football, what is a 'false start' penalty?
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When a player moves before the ball is snapped
Quiz Options
- When a player moves before the ball is snapped
- When a player is offside
- When a receiver goes out of bounds and comes back in
- When a defensive player makes illegal contact
Explanation & Context
A false start is called on an offensive player who moves before the snap of the ball, resulting in a 5-yard penalty.
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