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  2. Clipping (gridiron football) - Wikipedia

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    The Canadian Football League has similar definitions, prohibitions and exceptions, including that "application of [a] penalty is determined by the initial contact". [3] In most leagues, the penalty is 15 yards, and if committed by the defense, an automatic first down. [4] It is prohibited because it has the potential to cause injury or death. [5]

  3. Penalty (gridiron football) - Wikipedia

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    Media covering the games call it a "free play" for the offense, as the non-offending team may decline the penalty and take the yardage gained on the play (and when the play works against them, like a turnover to the opposing team, the non-offending team can accept the penalty and retake possession of the ball) - unlike in the case of a false ...

  4. Category:Gridiron football penalties - Wikipedia

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    Penalty (gridiron football) B. Block in the back; Blocking below the waist; C. Chop block (gridiron football) Clipping (gridiron football) D. Delay of game; E ...

  5. NFL says controversial penalties against Chiefs' Patrick ...

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    The penalty gave the Chiefs 15 yards and a first down on a drive that eventually resulted in a field goal. ... in terms of what's forcible, what's not," Anderson said. "But the game is not ever ...

  6. How Alabama football is working to prevent another penalty ...

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    Alabama football had issues with penalties in 2022. Here's how the Crimson Tide is working in practice to ensure there's not another penalty problem.

  7. Glossary of American football terms - Wikipedia

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    A kick made to put the ball in play as a kickoff or following a safety (the score; "safety touch" in Canadian football) or fair catch. free play When the defense commits a foul at the time of the snap (usually an offside foul), the offense can play out the rest of the play and either take the five-yard penalty and replay the down or the result ...

  8. Unpacking Alabama football penalty problem: The good ... - AOL

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    Alabama football picked up penalties left and right against Texas A&M. It's a trend. Examining what's fixable for Nick Saban.

  9. Encroachment (gridiron football) - Wikipedia

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    In gridiron football, there are several different rulings for encroachment: . In the NFL, encroachment occurs when, before the snap, a defensive player illegally crosses the line of scrimmage and makes contact with an opponent or has a clear path to the quarterback.