Illegal Motion?

[Derock1986]

Originally posted by ABoselli
If he is simulating the start of a play, its a false start. He can move forward but he cannot be going toward B's goal line at the snap. That's illegal motion.

If he made three deliberate steps forward and then went sideways (parallel to the LOS) that's fine. If he shot out of his stance toward the B goal line, that's a false start.

(I'm learning...)

So you're saying if he takes a hard burst forward its a false start but if he casually moves forward and then goes sideways its ok?

What if he takes a hard burst forward and then goes sideways is that ok or a false start or illegal motion???

Also, what is defined as "simulating" the start of a play. I always thought after becoming set, any forward movement by A is simulating the start of the play. If A is moving forward, are they not considered moving towards B's goal line???