End of Half Delay of Game Question

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Originally Posted by Robert Goodman

But a delay of game foul can occur because a team tries to conserve time illegally too. There are various things a participant might do to stop the clock which are not otherwise illegal but can be penalized under 3-6-2.

There's also the general coverage under 3-4-6.

You're wrong, Robert. 3-5-3 covers DOG and it ALWAYS starts on the snap.

3-6-2 and 3-4-6 cover things like intentional grounding and repeated violations, such as a false start to illegal consume time.

The clock shall start with the snap or when any free kick is touched other than first touching by K, if the clock was stopped because:
i. The penalty for a delay of game foul is accepted."

...is perfectly clear. Always start on the snap.