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Hurdling IS illegal in the NFL and it is similar to the NCAA rule. Hurdling is defined as jumping over an opponent that has no other body part besides at least one foot on the ground.
Basically, you cannot jump over another player who is standing. If they have a knee on the ground or their hand, they can be jumped over.
What else can I help you with?
Is a horse collar tackle considered a penalty in the NFL?
Yes, a horse collar tackle is considered a penalty in the NFL.
What is the penalty in the NFL for hands to the face?
In the NFL, the penalty for hands to the face is a 15-yard penalty and can result in a player being ejected from the game for repeated infractions.
What is the penalty in the NFL for an illegal substitution?
According to the NFL rulebook, illegal formations, motions and substitutions all carry a five-yard penalty.
Is the horse collar tackle penalty still enforced in the NFL"?
Yes, the horse collar tackle penalty is still enforced in the NFL.
How do you get penalty points in an NFL game?
There are no points for penalties in an NFL game.
Is it a penalty to hurdle another player in the NFL?
No it is not.
What is the penalty for illegal substitution in the NFL?
I think it is loss of down or a 10 yard penalty.
Is there a penalty for using your helmet when tackling an NFL quarterback?
15 yards is the penalty for spearing.
Has the NFL ever declined a penalty during a game?
Yes, the NFL has declined penalties during games. Teams have the option to decline a penalty if it would not benefit them to accept it, such as if the penalty would result in a loss of yardage or if the play was successful despite the penalty.
What is the penalty in the NFL for a player taking off their helmet during a game?
In the NFL, a player can be penalized for taking off their helmet during a game. The penalty typically results in a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.
What are the consequences for a delay of game penalty in the NFL?
A delay of game penalty in the NFL results in a loss of 5 yards for the offending team. This penalty is called when the offense fails to snap the ball before the play clock expires.
In the NFL what is the penalty for tripping?
It is a ten yard penalty - Vikings vs. Steelers 10/25/09
