Encroachment: When a defensive player crosses the line of scrimmage and makes contact with an opponent before the ball is snapped. 5 yards

False Start: When an interior lineman on the offensive team moves prior to the snap of the ball, or when any offensive player makes a quick, abrupt movement prior to the snap of the ball.5 yards

Offside: When any part of a player’s body is beyond the line of scrimmage or free kick line when the ball is put into play.-5 yards

Holding (Offensive): When an offensive player uses his hands, arms, or other parts of his body to prevent a defensive player from tackling the ball carrier.10 yards

Holding (Defensive): When a defensive player tackles or holds an offensive player other than the ball carrier.-5 yardsAutomatic First Down

Pass Interference: A judgment call made by an official who sees a defensive player make contact with the intended receiver before the ball arrives, thus restricting his opportunity to catch the forward pass. The spot of the foul Automatic First Down

Helmet to Helmet Collision: When one player uses his helmet to hit into another player’s helmet.15 yards Automatic First Down

Horse Collar Tackle: When one player tackles another by grabbing inside their shoulder pads (or jersey) from behind and yanking them down.-15 yards Automatic First Down

Face Mask: When a player grabs the face mask of another player while attempting to block or tackle.-15 yards
Automatic First Down

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Roughing the Kicker: When a defensive player makes any contact with the punter, provided the defensive player hasn’t touched the kicked ball before contact.-15 yards automatic First Down

Roughing the Passer: When a defensive player makes direct contact with the quarterback after the quarterback has released the ball.-15 yards Automatic First Down

Personal Foul: An illegal, flagrant foul considered risky to the health of another player.-15 yards

Delay of Game: An action which delays the game; for example, if the offense allows the play clock to run out-5 yards

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