Mechanics stopping clock & encroachment signal

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by johnny1784

If the offensive player(s) line up in the neutral zone, what is the proper mechanic for such penalty issued by Referee? Is it an encroachment signal or illegal procedure signal?

What foul has he committed? Signal that.

Maybe you're not a football official. It is encroachment if any player from either team enters the neutral zone between the ready-for-play and the snap.

Most officials will talk players out of encroachment if they can, and if they can't they'll flag it, if they do, just before the snap.

[johnny1784]

Originally Posted by mbyron

What foul has he committed? Signal that.

Maybe you're not a football official. It is encroachment if any player from either team enters the neutral zone between the ready-for-play and the snap.

Most officials will talk players out of encroachment if they can, and if they can't they'll flag it, if they do, just before the snap.

Yes, I realize it is encroachment when either defense or offense lines up in the neutral zone.

When the offense commits the encroachment penalty, what is the correct signal to use?

Do you signal dead ball "False Start" or dead ball "Encroachment"?

Will an official have time to warn, communicate to player(s) from lining up in the neutral zone if the snap has already occurred?

Such as a quick snap or hurry up offensives plays, then you are saying look the other way and do not call the penalty?