False start or motion?

[glyphrunner]

Here's my take on it:

1. HB makes a quick step to the side and stops: false start.
2. HB makes a quick step to the side and continues to go in motion parallel to the LOS after a very very brief pause: illegal shift.
3. HB makes a quick step forward: false start.
4. HB makes a quick step forward and corrects himself to going parallel LOS: false start.

In 1, 3, and 4, the HB is presumed to have missed the snap count.
In 2, though, this is a very common way for a lot of teams up here to go into motion. We see it on a weekly basis, especially in 9-man games, from nearly every back. Very sharp, crisp, quick moves to begin their motion.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by glyphrunner

Here's my take on it:

1. HB makes a quick step to the side and continues to go in motion parallel to the LOS after a very very brief pause: illegal shift.

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Why would this be an illegal shift? Unless there was another player moving at the time of action, it would not be an illegal shift at all.

Peace