No player, other than the snapper, shall encroach on the neutral zone after the ball is ready for play by touching the ball or an opponent or by being in the neutral zone to give defensive signals.
Tag: opponent
Rule 2, Section 22 HURDLING
Hurdling is an an attempt by a player to jump (hurdle) with one or both feet or knees foremost over an opponent who is contacting the ground with no part of his body except one or both feet.
Rule 8, Section 2, Article 4
If either team commits an unsportsmanlike conduct or a nonplayer foul during a down in which a touchdown is scored, the opponent may accept the results of the play and choose enforcement of the penalty:
a. On the try, or
b. On the subsequent kickoff.
Rule 8, Section 2, Article 3
If an opponent of the scoring team commits a foul (other than unsportsmanlike conduct or a nonplayer foul) during a down in which a touchdown is scored and there was a change of possession during the down, and such foul occurs after the change of possession, the scoring team may accept the results of the play and choose enforcement of the penalty:
a. On the try, or
b. On the subsequent kickoff.
Rule 8, Section 2, Article 2
If an opponent of the scoring team commits a foul (other than unsportsmanlike conduct or a nonplayer foul) during a down in which a touchdown is scored and there was not a change in possession during the down, A may accept the results of the play and choose enforcement of the penalty:
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- On the try, or
- On the subsequent kickoff.
Rule 10, Section 5, Article 1
The following fouls have special enforcement provisions and options for the offended team:
a. Free kick out of bounds untouched by R. (6-1-9)
b. Kick-catching interference. (6-5-6)
c. Unfair acts. (9-9)
d. A foul by the opponent of the scoring team on a successful try. (8-3-5)
e. A foul by the opponents of the scoring team on a successful field goal. (8-4-3)
f. Fouls that occur during or after a touchdown scoring play. (8-2-2, 8-2-3, 8-2-4 and 8-2-5)
g. Roughing the passer. (9-4-4)
h. Roughing the kicker or holder. (9-4-5)
i. Roughing the snapper. (9-4-6)
j. Fouls by K during a free or scrimmage kick down prior to the end of the kick. (10-4-2 EXCEPTION)