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That flinch by a man in the backfield is always problematical. If the "flinch", in your opinion, simulates the start of the play, it's false start - kill the play. If it's just forward, but doesn't simulate the start of play, it's an illegal shift, let the play go.
My rule of thumb is usually how he reacts immediately afterward. If he stops immediately (as if he'd forgotten the snapcount), it's usually false start. If he continues smoothly (as if he might be just going in motion), it's a shift. And when in doubt, it's a shift unless he draws the defense offsides.
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