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What are the differences between a false start, offsides, and encroachment in football?
Updated: 3/15/2025
A false start occurs when an offensive player moves before the ball is snapped, resulting in a penalty. Offsides happens when a defensive player crosses the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped, also resulting in a penalty. Encroachment is when a defensive player makes contact with an offensive player before the ball is snapped, leading to a penalty as well.
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