Could someone explain that penalty to me?

dawgatUSM

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Is it really illegal to "run straight to the line and snap the ball"... I'm just wondering. Can't say I've ever heard that one
 

coursesuper

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moveing forward one count before the snap is simulating a start. and gaining an advatage by having momentum when the ball is snapped. It is legal to move side to side at the snap just not forward. (illegal motion).