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Originally posted by lawref
FYI: We had a lively discussion at our association meeting about the basic spot for penalization of a facemask fouls, for which the basic spot is the end of the run. The question arose, A2 is carrying the ball at B's 40. As B2 is about to tackle A2, A2 performs a legally passes (backwards) to A3, who runs to B's 10 and is tackled with a facemask. The run ended when A2 passed the ball, so some argued the basic spot would be the end of the 1st run. However, after calling the state association, who called the NFHS, and received this ruling 2.5 hours later: ALL FACEMASK PENALTIES ARE SPOTTED FROM THE END OF THE LAST RUN. NO EXCEPTIONS. Makes sense; but then, don't look for common sense in football rules!!! 
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That's basic enforcement. This is a running play. The end of the run is the B10, not the B40. The basic spot is the end of the run. 1st and goal from the B5.