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What is the difference between a neutral zone infraction and encroachment in football?
Updated: 3/15/2025
In football, a neutral zone infraction occurs when a defensive player moves into the neutral zone before the ball is snapped, causing the offense to react. Encroachment, on the other hand, happens when a defensive player makes contact with an offensive player before the ball is snapped. Both result in a penalty, but encroachment involves physical contact while a neutral zone infraction does not.
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