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A SNAP infraction is one of the many penalties that can happen during a professional football game.

The call occurs when a center does not properly snap the ball back to the quarterback.

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A snap infraction occurs when a center does not properly snap the ball back to the quarterback

What is a snap infraction?

A snap infraction is also known as a false start penalty that occurs when the center does not snap the ball correctly.

According to AS, the penalty can be called if the center illegally moves the ball in a number of ways including:

  • Picking up the ball
  • Moving it forward
  • Rotating the ball aroud end-to-end
  • Removing bth hands from the ball

It ultimately results in a loss of five years if caught by the referees.

How do you avoid a snap infraction?

The snap must be a quick and continuous backward motionCredit: Getty Images – Getty

In order to avoid a snap infraction, a center must follow rules including:

  • The ball must be still on the ground
  • The snap has to be in a single rapid and continuous motion
  • The center must wait for all referees to be ready

These rules help ensure that both teams start the play in the same way.

“Unless there is a false start or other snap infraction, a snap from center is a backward pass, regardless of whether a Team A player is in position to receive it, and the ball continues in play, regardless of the time remaining in the game,” the NFL Rulebook states.

What is a snap infraction in college football?

Essentially, a snap infraction is the same in the NFL as it is in NCAA football.

“The snap need not be between the snapper’s legs; but to be legal, it must be a quick and continuous backward motion,” according to the NCAA Rulebook.

A snap is not legal until the ball is first moved forward or lifted by the center.

It also must be snapped on or between the hash marks.

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