NFL Video Rulebook

The NFL Video Rulebook explains NFL rules with video examples.

Pre-Snap Fouls

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BALL READY FOR PLAY

After the neutral zone has been established (ball is made or declared ready for play), an offensive player may not make a false start, a defensive player may not encroach (initiate contact with a member of the offensive team) or commit a neutral zone infraction, and no player of either team may be offside when the ball is put in play.

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