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In KY that 'shut down' or Dallas shift has been a false start for years. It is clearly intended to cause the defense to encroach. Each year for at least the past 10 years, at all our rules clinics throughout the state, (required for coaches to attend) that play is always mentioned as being a foul on the offense. We all call it the same way and it is no longer a problem.
In a somewhat related situation, a few years ago in a AAAA state championship game, just before the ball was snapped, all players on the defense simultaneously 'flopped' down to the ground. As was intended, several offensive linemen jumped. After a long discussion, it was ruled a false start on the offense. Our commissioner said after the game, rule 9-5-1d should have been applied making it an unsportsmanlike foul on the defense for using disconcerting acts prior to the snap. Has anyone seen this tactic by the defense? How did you call it?
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