The False Start penalty can only be called on an offensive player. Prior to the snap, an offensive player needs to set, and when they move after this "set" by jumping or flinching they can get called for a false start penalty (if the ref sees it - and they usually do).
No. It will be ruled a false start by the ref.
No, a false start penalty in football cannot be declined by the opposing team.
No, a defense cannot commit a false start penalty in football. False start penalties are only called on the offense for making a sudden movement before the snap.
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Holding and False Start
any movement on the offensive line prior to the snap is considered a false start
5 yards
Offense-Holding/False Start Defense- Pass Interference/Offside
horse collar off sides false start
ofsides ,false start, and pass interference
A false start in football occurs when an offensive player moves before the ball is snapped, resulting in a penalty. A neutral zone infraction happens when a defensive player crosses the line of scrimmage and causes an offensive player to false start, also resulting in a penalty.
yes, other wise it would be called false start on the offense....5-yard penalty.