Post by John Knight on Dec 3, 2013 9:35:56 GMT -6
7.1.7 SITUATION B: On fourth and four from A's 35-yard line, K comes to the
line in a scrimmage formation. After calling a few signals, A1 says "shift." All 11
players then make a movement. Some players move to a new position for a
scrimmage-kick formation, while four interior linemen remain in place and move
from a hands-on-thighs position to an upright position and finally to a three-point
stance. RULING: This could be ruled a false start if the covering official(s) determine
that it was designed to cause B to encroach. In judging the offensive team's intent, the game officials should consider whether players move to a new position,
the speed and abruptness of movement, down and distance and if any player
pretends to have the ball or otherwise simulate action at the snap with the start
of a play. (7-1-7; 7-2-6)
line in a scrimmage formation. After calling a few signals, A1 says "shift." All 11
players then make a movement. Some players move to a new position for a
scrimmage-kick formation, while four interior linemen remain in place and move
from a hands-on-thighs position to an upright position and finally to a three-point
stance. RULING: This could be ruled a false start if the covering official(s) determine
that it was designed to cause B to encroach. In judging the offensive team's intent, the game officials should consider whether players move to a new position,
the speed and abruptness of movement, down and distance and if any player
pretends to have the ball or otherwise simulate action at the snap with the start
of a play. (7-1-7; 7-2-6)
