Snap Infractions
A's linemen take their positions and snapper A1 has made preliminary
adjustments. Prior to the snap A1: (a) tilts the ball to an angle of 90 degrees;
or (b) lifts the ball and pushes it forward in order to make a deep snap or; (c)
rotates the ball end for end; or (d) removes both hands.
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RULING: Legal in (a). It is a snap infraction in (b), (c) and (d). The covering
official will sound his whistle immediately, signifying the ball remains dead. A
snap infraction is a dead-ball foul and the penalty of 5 yards is administered
from the succeeding spot.(7.1.3)Casebook