Motion vs False Start

Jim S

Bob has pointed out the main point to remember regarding false starts. NO player may make a move that simulates the start of the play. The provision that allows some players to move and then reset does not extend to movements that be used at the start of a play. ie: the WR moving forward.

Then there is the legal movement that got me yelled at for most of a game last night. Tailback would often start a 1/2 count early, but with a sideways step. No forward movement. No one else in motion. After the snap he would head toward the line.
Now as an old defensive lineman I used to love to see this kind of thing. Let me know when the ball was going to be snapped. And with my speed (lack of), I needed all the help I could get.
But this defensive coach was screaming until I had a chance to talk to him during a T.O in the 4th quarter. 1. about the rules, 2. about why he was complaining that the back was tipping of the snap.
He got the funniest look on his face, like a new concept was trying to work it's way into the old rock.

WyMike

Are we now in agreement this can be interpreted as a False Start?

KWH

Originally posted by WyMike
Are we now in agreement this can be interpreted as a False Start?

We have not head from Rich F, but everyone else seems to be on board!

Rich

Originally posted by KWH

Originally posted by WyMike
Are we now in agreement this can be interpreted as a False Start?

We have not head from Rich F, but everyone else seems to be on board!

If the receiver is up on the line, sure, I'll be on board.

Also, a play was posted where the defender hung his head -- reacted -- to the receiver jumping and then held to recover. Again, I would call THAT a false start.

It's the time that a receiver is lined up as a back and steps forward right before the snap where I see it as a motion penalty.

A halfback/tailback/fullback? It's likely going to be a motion penalty if he moves forward.

--Rich

red

I finally got a chance to read the replies to my response.

1. The player was on the LOS
2. Player stepped forward one step, back same step
3. Was not set for 1 sec.

In my judgement - false start. Call - motion.

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