Starting Clock

Question
Example: running play runner is tackled out of bounds. Clock stops of course. Next play is a running play but the offense commits a holding penalty. Defense accepts, marks off 10 yards. When does the clock start? on the snap or ready for play? This is High School Football

Answer
Rick
The general rule for a fan is to keep in mind what the status of the clock was before the clock was stopped to administer the penalty.

Rule 3 of the National Federation and NCAA rules govern the clock operation.

In your example [play is a running play but the offense commits a holding penalty] the clock starts on the snap.  The foul kills the clock [offensive holding].  The clock was running when the down ended.  After the penalty is enforced the clock will be started on the ready.

Vic Winnek