illegal procedure

American  

noun

Football.

1. a penalty assessed against the offensive team for a technical rules violation, as in assuming an illegal formation.

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Example Sentences

But a Mater Dei illegal procedure penalty and little time left the Monarchs to settle for a 23-yard field goal to tie the score.

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Nonetheless, the Rams were flagged for illegal procedure and pushed back five yards.

From Los Angeles Times

He also made a 52-yard attempt in the third quarter, but the kick was nullified because of an illegal procedure penalty.

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A smart Rams culture that rarely makes dumb mistakes committed six penalties for 64 yards, including an illegal procedure by lineman Beaux Limmer that cost them a field goal.

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The Rams had the opportunity to cut the lead to one point on the first drive of the third quarter when Karty kicked an apparent 52-yard field goal but the play was nullified because of an illegal procedure penalty, and Karty’s 57-yard attempt was wide right.

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