Neutral Zone Violations

[Tom Cook]

Here is one way to think of the difference between dead ball fouls and live ball fouls. If, as in the case of an illegal shift or motion a delay in the snap could have prevented the foul, it's a live ball foul. The flag is thrown and play continues. If the foul is committed and could not have been negated by a delayed snap, it's a dead ball foul and play is stopped and the foul administered.