Dead ball fouls

Question
If a false start or encroachment (defense crossing neutral zone and makes contact) occurs, the play is whistled dead and penalty enforced without snapping the ball.  What other fouls on the offense would blow the whistle before the snap?  Examples: neutral zone violation, illegal formation, illegal shift (not being set for one second).
Thank you,

Joe

Answer
Joe
Other Dead Ball foul on the offense prior to the snap would be Dead ball Personal Fouls, Snap infraction, illegal substitution, Delay of Game, False Start,




Below is a  Summary of Penalties ( the numbers refere to :Rule, Article, Section)

Illegal scrimmage kick [also loss of five yards]..........6 3 10
Illegally handing ball forward [also loss of five yards]. 7 1 6
Planned loose ball play [also loss of five yards]..7 1 7
Intentionally throwing backward pass out of bounds[also loss of five yards]..7 2 1
Illegal forward pass by Team A [also loss of five yards]... 7 3 2
Intentionally grounding forward pass..........7 3 2
Forward pass illegally touched by player out of bounds....7 3 4
Illegally batting ball [also loss of 15 yards](see exceptions). 9 4 1
Illegally kicking ball [also loss of 15 yards]see exceptions)...9 4 4

LOSS OF FIVE YARDS
Alteration of playing surface for an advantage................................7 1 2 9
Improper numbering or illegal formation............. 1 4 2
Coin-toss infractions............................... 3 1 1
Delay after three timeouts expended................. 3 4 2
Illegal delay of the game............................3 4 2
Advancing a dead ball......  ........................3 4 2
Disconcerting offensive signals......................3 4 2
Substitution rules infractions......................................... 3 5 2
Putting ball in play before it is ready............. 4 1 4
Exceeding 40/25-second count.........................4 1 5
Infraction of free kick formation................... 6 1 2
Team A blocking during a free kick..................6 1 2
Player out of bounds when ball free-kicked..........6 1 2
Team A player illegally goes out of bounds (free kick)..6 1 2
Free kick out of bounds ................................6 2 1
Illegal kick [also loss of down if by Team A]..........6 3 10
Team A player illegally goes out of bounds (scrimmage kick)..6 3 12
Taking more than two steps after fair catch...........6 5 2
Illegal snap........................................ 7 1 1
Snapper抯 position and ball adjustment...............7 1 3
Team A not within nine-yard marks after ready........7 1 3
False start or simulating start of a play............7 1 3
Infraction of scrimmage formation................... 7 1 3
Encroachment (offense) at snap.......................7 1 3
Player out of bounds when ball is snapped........... 7 1 3

Offensive player illegally in motion at the snap.....7 1 3
Failure to pause full second in shift play......... 7 1 4
Offside (defense).................... 7 1 5
Abrupt defensive actions............................7 1 5
Interference with opponent or ball..................7 1 5
Illegally handing ball forward [also loss of down if by Team A].7 1 6
Planned loose ball play [also loss of down]................7 1 7
Intentionally throwing backward pass out of bounds
[also loss of down if by Team A]..................7 2 1
Player on scrimmage line receiving snap..............7 2 3
Illegal forward pass [also loss of down if by Team A] ...... 7 3 2
Ineligible receiver downfield.............................7 3 10
Forward pass illegally touched ......................... 7 3 11
Running into kicker or holder........................... 9 1 4
Sideline-restraining line infraction [also 15 yards].....9 1 6
Interlocked interference or helping runner.............9 3 2

LOSS OF 10 YARDS
Home team delay........................................ 3 4 1
Illegal use of hands or arms (offense)............... 9 3 3
Holding or obstruction (offense)..................... 9 3 3
Illegal block in the back (offense).................. 9 3 3
Locked hands..........................................9 3 3
Illegal use of hands (defense)........................9 3 4
Holding or obstruction (defense)..................... 9 3 4
Illegal block in the back (defense)...................9 3 4
Holding or obstruction (loose ball)...................9 3 6

LOSS OF 15 YARDS
Marking ball.............................. 1 3 3
Numbers changed........................... 1 4 2
Illegal signal devices [also disqualification]......1 4 8
Team not ready to play at start of either half......3 4 1
Simulated substitutions.............................3 5 2
Interference with opportunity to catch a kick.......6 4 1
Illegal block by fair-catch signaller...............6 5 4
Tackling or blocking fair-catcher.....................6 5 5
Offensive pass interference.................... 7 3 8
Defensive pass interference [first down]............ 7 3 8
Continuous contact to opponent抯 helmet [first down]..9 1 2
Striking, kicking, kneeing, elbowing, etc. [first down].. 9 1 2
Meeting with knee,striking with open hand, etc. [first down]. 9 1 2
Tripping [first down]....................9 1 2
Clipping [first down].................. 9 1 2
Piling on [first down].................................9 1 2
Tackling out of bounds [first down]................... 9 1 2
Hurdling [first down]..................................9 1 2

Twisting, turning or pulling face mask or helmet opening
of opponent [first down]......................9 1 2
Butting or ramming with helmet [first down]........9 1 2
Obviously uncatchable pass [first down]........... 9 1 2
Roughing the passer [first down]........           9 1 2
Top of helmet striking [first down]................9 1 3
Spearing [first down]............................. 9 1 2
Chop blocking [first down]........................ 9 1 2
Blocking below the waist [first down]..............9 1 2
Running into opponent out of play [first down].....9 1 2
Stepping on opponent for an advantage [first down]. 9 1 2
Illegal contact with snapper [first down].......... 9 1 2
Grabbing the inside back collar or inside collar of side of
shoulder pads or jersey.....................9 1 2
Leaping [first down]................................9 1 2
Initiating contact and targeting a defenseless opponent at
or above the shoulders................................9 1 3
Blocking a free-kicker................................9 1 4
Roughing the kicker or holder [first down]............9 1 4
Simulating roughed or run into........................9 1 4
Substitute interferes.................................9 1 5
Illegal participation.................................9 1 5
Sideline-restraining line infraction [also five yards]...9 1 6
Obscene or vulgar language.................. 9 2 1
Persons illegally on the field........................ 9 2 1
Player not returning ball to official..................9 2 1
Engendering ill will........................... 9 2 1
Unsportsmanlike conduct...............................9 2 1
Persons leaving team area............................ 9 2 1
Illegal return of disqualified player.................9 2 1
Noise by persons subject to rules.................. 9 2 1
Concealing the ball................................ 9 2 2
Simulated replacements or substitutions............ 9 2 2
Equipment to confuse opponents..................... 9 2 2
Intentionally contacting an official [also disqualification]..9 2 4
Defensive restrictions..................................9 3 5
Illegally batting loose ball [also loss of down]........9 4 10
Illegally batting a backward pass.................. 9 4 1&2
Batting ball in possession by player in possession.. 9 4 4
Illegally kicking ball [also loss of down]...........9 4 4
Fighting [also disqualification].................... 9 5 1

LOSS OF HALF DISTANCE TO GOAL LINE
If distance penalty exceeds half the distance (except on
defensive pass interference)......................10 2 3

OFFENDED TEAM扴 BALL AT SPOT OF FOUL
Defensive pass interference (if less than a 15-yard
penalty) [first down]............................... 7 3 8

CHARGED TIMEOUT FOR A VIOLATION
Not wearing mandatory equipment.................1 4 4  1 4 6
Wearing illegal equipment............................ 1 4 5
Head coach抯 conference.............................. 3 3 4
Head coach抯 challenge........................... 12 5 1
Illegal cleats................................... 9 2 2

VIOLATION
Illegal touching of free kick by kicking team......... 6 1 3
Illegal touching of scrimmage kick.....................6 3 2
Scrimmage-kick-batting exception................6 3 11

DISQUALIFICATION
Prohibited signal devices.................................1 4 8
Use of tobacco........................................... 1 4 11
Flagrant fouls........................................... 9 1 1
Two unsportsmanlike fouls.................................................9 2 1
Illegal cleats....................................... 9 2 2
Contacting an official............................... 9 2 4
Fighting ............................................ 9 5 10

AUTOMATIC FIRST DOWNS (DEFENSIVE FOULS)
Pass interference........................................7 3 8
Striking, kicking, kneeing, elbowing, etc............... 9 1 2
Meeting with knee, striking with open hand, etc......... 9 1 2
Piling on ............................. 9 1 2
Clipping ............................9 1 2
Hurdling .......................... 9 1 2
Tackling out of bounds........ 9 1 2
Face mask defense [15 yards]..................... 9 1 2
Spearing ........................................ 9 1 2
Running into opponent out of play............... 9 1 2
Top of helmet striking..........................................................................24 9 1 2
Roughing the passer............................................................................34 9 1 2
Tackling receiver of uncatchable pass..............................................38 9 1 2
Blocking below the waist........................ 9 1 2
Chop blocking....................................9 1 2
Stepping, jumping or standing on opponent............. 9 1 2
Continuous contact to opponent抯 helmet........... 9 1 2
Illegal contact with snapper     9 1 2

Grabbing the inside back collar or inside collar of side of
shoulder pads or jersey..................................9 1 2
Leaping ................................................ 9 1 2
Initiating contact and targeting a defenseless opponent at
or above the shoulders..................................9 1 3
Roughing the kicker or holder.......................... 9 1 4
Illegal contact with eligible receiver.................9 3 4
Fighting [also disqualification]...................... 9 5 1


DEAD BALL PENALTY ENFORCEMENT
Basic Spot for all Dead Ball Fouls
Live Ball fouls enforced as Dead Ball fouls (except in Extra Periods) enforced at the Succeeding Spot

If foul occurs:  After down ends and before ready for play Enforce before setting chains (Always 1st and 10 or less)

After a series ends and before ready for play Enforce before setting chains  (Always 1st and 10 or less)

After the ready for play and before the snap Enforce after chains are set (Possible 1st and 15, etc.)






1-2-9 Use of Device or Material to Improve/Degrade Playing Surface 5 yards Previous Spot

1-3-3 Marking Ball for Personal or Situational Preference 15 yards Previous Spot

1-4-2 Player Numbering
Less than 5 linemen w/ numbers 50 - 79 5 yards Previous Spot
Two player participating w/ same number 5 yards Previous Spot
Changing numbers to deceive 15 yards Previous Spot & DQ flagrant offenders

1-4-6 Mandatory / Illegal Equipment Enforcement
Only "interior" offensive linemen may have towels. (1-4-5-p)
1st three infractions in the same half Charge TO If TO's available; else 5 yards  Fourth infraction in same half 5 yards Succeeding Spot
(For illegal shoe cleats see 9-2-2-d)

1-4-8 Prohibited Signal Device 15 yards Succeeding Spot & DQ player

1-4-11 Use of Tobacco DQ for Game

3-1-1 Team Members beyond Nine-yard Marks During Coin Toss 5 yards Succeeding Spot

3-4-1 Team Delay in Starting a Half 15 yards Succeeding Spot

3-4-1 Home Management Delay in Starting a Half 10 yards Succeeding Spot

3-4-2 Delay of the Game 5 yards Succeeding Spot

3-5-2 Illegal Substitution  Dead Ball 5 yards Succeeding Spot or
Live Ball 5 yards Previous Spot

3-5-2-e Substitution to create obvious defensive disadvantage
(Offense rushing to the line - no longer requires snapping ball)
First occurrence 5 yards Succeeding Spot  Second and subsequent occurrence(s) 15 yards Succeeding Spot Dead-ball foul. Delay of game on Team B for not completing its substitutions promptly, or on Team A for causing the 25-second clock to expire.   The referee will then notify the head coach that any further use of this tactic will result in an Unsportsmanlike Conduct foul.   Coin toss begins when Captains leave nine-yard marks and ends when they return.
Dead-ball foul. An official will sound his whistle immediately. 15 yard UNS foul enforced from the succeeding spot
Note: Per NCAA Play Situation Bulletin #1 dated 7/21/04 only Team A is subject to notification and 15 yard unsportsmanlike penalty. Team B will never be assessed a 15 yard unsportsmanlike penalty. All fouls by Team B are to be 5 yard delay of game fouls.

4-1-4 Snap or Kick Before Ready for Play 5 yards Succeeding Spot

4-1-5 Exceeding 25 Seconds after Ready for Play 5 yards Succeeding Spot
6-1-2 Free Kick Formation

6-1-2a Team A players beyond the ball (Offside / signal #18 ) when kicked 5 yards

6-1-2-b Team A Player(s) out of bounds when ball is kicked 5 yards

6-1-2-c Less than 4 Team A players on each side of kicker 5 yards

6-1-2-e Team A players between nine-yard marks after ready-for-play 5 yards

6-1-2-f Team A player(s) out of bounds during free kick down and returning 5 yards

6-1-2-g Team A Player(s) blocking opponent before eligible to touch kick 5 yards

6-1-2-h Team B Player(s) out of bounds when ball is kicked 5 yards

6-1-2-i All Team B players behind their restraining line 5 yards

6-1-8 Fouls By Kicking Team ARTICLE 8. Penalties for all fouls by the kicking team other than kick-catch interference (Rule 6-4) during a free kick play may be enforced at the previous spot or
at the spot where the subsequent dead ball belongs to Team B.

6-2-1 Free Kick Out of Bounds (Untouched by Team B) 5 yards Previous spot; or, from the spot where the subsequent dead ball belongs to Team B; or, the receiving team may put the ball in play 30 yards beyond Team A抯 restraining line at the inbounds spot

6-3-10 Illegal Kicks Return Kick (causes ball to become dead) 5 yards Spot of Foul  Scrimmage kick beyond the neutral zone (causes ball to become dead) 5 yards + LOD Previous Spot
Device or material to mark spot or use of tee 5 yards Previous Spot

6-3-11 Team A batting scrimmage kick in Team B end zone VIOLATION Touchback

6-3-12 Team A player out of bounds during scrimmage kick down and returns 5 yards Previous Spot; or, from the spot where the subsequent dead ball belongs to Team B

6-3-13  ARTICLE 13. Penalties for all fouls by the kicking team other than kick-catch interference (Rule 6-4) during a scrimmage kick play (except field-goal attempts) may be enforced at the previous spot or at the spot where the subsequent dead ball belongs to Team B.

6-4-1 Interference With the Opportunity to Catch a Kick
All Fouls (contact or non-contact) Beyond Goal Line: 15 yards Spot of Foul & DQ flagrant offenders For Foul Behind Goal Line: 15 yards Award a Touchback and Enforce @ Succeeding Spot & DQ flagrant offenders6-5-1 Advance after Fair Catch 5 yards Succeeding Spot

6-5-4 Illegal Block or Contact by Fair Catch Signaler
During Free Kick Down 15 yards Spot of Foul During Scrimmage Kick Down 15 yards Postscrimmage Kick Spot, or Basic Spot

6-5-5 Block or Tackle of Opponent Who Has Completed a Fair Catch 15 yards Succeeding Spot

7-1-1 Illegal Snap 5 yards Succeeding Spot

7-1-3 Offensive Team Requirements at the Snap 5 yards Succeeding Spot (Dead Ball) Previous Spot or Succeeding (Live Ball) Snapper moving to a new position Snapper lifting ball or simulating start of play Snapper moving ball beyond neutral zone Substitutes / players not inside the nine yard lines False Start/ Illegal Motion Offensive player in or beyond the neutral zone Offensive lineman locking legs

7-1-4 Illegal shift and False Start 5 yards Succeeding Spot (Dead Ball)Previous Spot or Succeeding (Live Ball)  For live-ball fouls occurring when the snap starts during scrimmage kick plays: Five yards from the previous spot or five yards from the spot where the
subsequent dead ball belongs to Team B (Field Goal Plays Exempted.)

7-1-5 Defensive Team Requirements at the Snap Touching ball or contacting opponent prior to snap 5 yards Succeeding Spot (Dead Ball)
Entering the neutral zone and threatening 5 yards Succeeding Spot (Dead Ball)  Using word or signal that disconcert the opponent 5 yards Succeeding Spot (Dead Ball)  Acts by stationary linemen intended to cause a false start 5 yards Succeeding Spot (Dead Ball)
In or beyond the neutral zone at the snap 5 yards Previous Spot(Live Ball)