What is an illegal huddle?

Answer 1

A Huddle is the action of two or more players in the field of play or in the end zone who, instead of assuming their normal position for the snap, free kick, or Fair Catch kick form a group for receiving instructions for the next play or for any other reason

There can never be more than 11 players in the offensive huddle while the play clock is running. It is a foul, the whistle is blown immediately, and the ball remains dead. It is a five yard penalty.

Answer 2

An Illegal Huddle in Football is known as:

• Substitution infraction
• Illegal Substitution
• "Too many men on the field"

Answer 3

Breaking a huddle with too many players in the huddle (> 11)