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9.6.4B. Play: Following a kickoff return, A1 and A2 enter the field while A3, A4 and A5 move toward the sideline. A5 stops within 15 yards of the ball while A3 and A4 continue to the team box. The ball is snapped without a huddle and the quarterback throws a forward pass to A5, who has gone downfield as a wide receiver. Ruling: This play is illegal as a pretended substitution is used to deceive the opponents. The penalty of 15 yards for the illegal participation foul will be administered from the previous spot as the foul occurred at the snap. (9-6-4c)
I agree with Smoke and Tom that if the defense recognizes the deception, a warning to the coach would be sifficent.
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